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Corporate Sales Executive (Hotel & Events)

How2Apply Talent Network

Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 8 hours ago

Full-time Marketing & Sales Code 8

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Job Description

You'll find, win and grow business clients for an industrial distributor in Cape Town CBD. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is in Cape Town CBD (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

What you'll actually do

Respond to RFQs and tenders with complete supplier packs, including B-BBEE certificates.
Prospect new companies by phone, LinkedIn and walk-ins in business parks.
Book and run discovery meetings with buyers and procurement managers.
Attend trade shows and industry breakfasts to meet buyers.
Visit key accounts monthly and check how the service is going.
Negotiate contract terms, rentals and service-level agreements.

Must-haves

Confident with Excel, Outlook and a CRM
Valid driver's licence and your own reliable car
Solid presentation and negotiation skills
2 or more years of business-to-business sales with a proven record
Matric plus a sales, marketing or technical qualification

Extra points for

A technical trade or engineering background for sales engineer roles
Tender and CSD registration experience

What you get

Basic plus monthly commission on gross profit
Car allowance and fuel card
Cellphone contract and laptop

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): proof of past sales performance, such as target letters or commission statements, a recently certified ID copy (within 3 months) plus your qualifications.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Cape Town CBD; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

Prepare a 30-60-90 day plan for the territory and bring it to the second interview.
Name the industries and deal sizes you have handled, not only your job titles.