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Corporate Sales Executive (Hotel & Events)

How2Apply Talent Network

Prospecton, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Marketing & Sales Code 8

R24 250 – R35 750/month

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Job Description

This office equipment supplier in Prospecton wants someone who can open doors and keep accounts for years. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Home base is an office equipment supplier on the Prospecton side of KwaZulu-Natal. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

The work, day to day

Attend trade shows and industry breakfasts to meet buyers.
Book and run discovery meetings with buyers and procurement managers.
Work with operations to hand over new clients smoothly.
Build quotes and proposals with correct pricing and margins.
Visit key accounts monthly and check how the service is going.
Forecast monthly sales and report pipeline value each Monday.
Log every lead, meeting and deal stage in the CRM.

What you need

Solid presentation and negotiation skills
Confident with Excel, Outlook and a CRM
Valid driver's licence and your own reliable car
Matric plus a sales, marketing or technical qualification
Resilient enough to handle long sales cycles and rejection

Extra points for

Salesforce, Zoho or HubSpot CRM experience
A technical trade or engineering background for sales engineer roles

What you get

Pension fund and medical aid contributions
Cellphone contract and laptop
Annual incentive trip for top performers
Car allowance and fuel card

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: proof of past sales performance, such as target letters or commission statements 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 6 working days.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

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