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Corporate Sales Executive (Hotel & Events)

How2Apply Talent Network

Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Marketing & Sales Code 8

R28 000 – R37 250/month

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Job Description

You'll find, win and grow business clients for a courier and freight company in Vanderbijlpark. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll report in Vanderbijlpark. Relocation is not covered for this one. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What your day looks like

Attend trade shows and industry breakfasts to meet buyers.
Chase overdue accounts with the credit department before they grow.
Prospect new companies by phone, LinkedIn and walk-ins in business parks.
Work with operations to hand over new clients smoothly.
Forecast monthly sales and report pipeline value each Monday.
Negotiate contract terms, rentals and service-level agreements.

You'll need

2 or more years of business-to-business sales with a proven record
Matric plus a sales, marketing or technical qualification
Valid driver's licence and your own reliable car
Solid presentation and negotiation skills
Confident with Excel, Outlook and a CRM
You close deals, not just collect meetings

Extra points for

Tender and CSD registration experience
An existing network of buyers in your sector

What's in it for you

Cellphone contract and laptop
Basic plus monthly commission on gross profit
Annual incentive trip for top performers
Pension fund and medical aid contributions

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: copy of your driver's licence, a recently certified ID copy (within 3 months) plus proof of past sales performance, such as target letters or commission statements.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Vanderbijlpark.

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.