Gauteng: Sales Executive (software) posted by iStaff (Pty) Ltd

• Grade 12
• Diploma or Degree in IT or similar (or currently studying towards one).
• Valid Driver’s License & own car — available to travel in Gauteng at short notice.
• At least 1 year experience in sales and consulting.
• Previous experience with technology sales, customer account management etc.
• Willing to work after hours to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, methodical, tenacious, and a clear communicator.
• Basic to Intermediate Excel skills (able to do sums, formatting cell and simple formulas)
• Basic PowerPoint skills (able to create a presentation from scratch)
• Able to present PowerPoint presentations to a small group of people
• Able to work remotely with minimal supervision
• Clean credit and credit record

Desired Traits

• Outgoing and people-focused.
• Action-driven — doesn’t procrastinate.
• Curious and eager to learn.
• High personal integrity.
• Passionate about making an impact.
• Naturally entrepreneurial.

 
Duties and Responsibilities:
Sales & Business Development

• Generate leads via events, cold calling, and targeted outreach.
• Execute sales processes and close new business.
• Conduct demos, webinars, and presentations.
• Prepare proposals, quotes, RFPs, business cases, and ROI analyses.
• Translate client needs into tailored solutions.
• Attend conferences, webinars, and partner events (local & international).
• Research market trends and competitor offerings.

Account Management

• Grow existing accounts and identify new opportunities.
• Maintain strong customer relationships with regular check-ins.
• Gather and document client requirements.
• Resolve customer issues and recommend solutions.
• Manage renewals, quotes, invoicing, and true-ups.
• Provide strategic consulting and identify upsell opportunities.

Vendor & CRM Management

• Build and maintain vendor relationships.
• Attend partner webinars and meetings.
• Log all sales activity in Dynamics 365 CRM.

Reporting & Targets

• Deliver weekly/monthly sales and account performance reports.
• Meet or exceed quarterly sales targets and KPIs:
• New business and account expansion
• Licensing renewals
• Presentation/demo delivery

   
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