Durban: Sales Executive posted by K2 Recruit

About the company

Our client is an innovative technology business focused on helping companies improve workforce communication, remote staff engagement, and training delivery through mobile-first solutions integrated into widely used messaging platforms.

Their platform enables businesses to streamline internal workflows, deliver training content, automate communication, and provide front-line employees with instant access to critical information directly from their phones improving operational efficiency, staff retention, and workforce productivity.

With growing demand across multiple industries, they are looking to expand their sales team with a highly driven and commercially focused Sales Executive.

The Role

This is a hunter-style sales role suited to someone who thrives on opening doors, generating new business opportunities, and building a strong sales pipeline.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and targeting businesses that employ remote, distributed, or front-line workforces and positioning the platform as a solution to improve communication, training, engagement, and operational efficiency.

This role is ideal for someone energetic, self-motivated, tech-savvy, and passionate about solution-based selling.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through proactive outbound sales activity
• Identify and engage decision-makers across various industries
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline
• Develop strategic relationships with prospective clients
• Understand client operational challenges and position suitable solutions
• Meet and exceed monthly sales targets
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to closing
• Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline reporting
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful onboarding and client experience

Ideal Profile

• Strong hunter mentality with a passion for new business development
• Proven sales track record in technology, SaaS, telecoms, software, or solution sales
• Comfortable with cold calling, networking, and proactive client engagement
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Commercially driven and target-oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, growing environment
• Strong relationship-building ability
• Self-managed, disciplined, and motivated

Advantageous Experience

• Experience selling SaaS, digital platforms, communication tools, training solutions, or workforce management technology
• Exposure to industries with large front-line or remote workforces
• Experience engaging with HR, Operations, L&D, or Executive-level stakeholders

Whats on Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing and innovative technology business
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial environment
• Strong growth potential
• Competitive remuneration structure with earning potential linked to performance
• Exposure to a high-demand and scalable technology solution