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Sales Executives

Sales Executives

Optential Consulting • Northern Suburbs, Western Cape, ZA
10 days ago
Job description

Join Our Dynamic & Vibrant Team!
We’re Hiring: Sales Executives
📍 Location: Cape Town
👤 Reports To: Head of Business Development
We are looking for passionate, driven, and results-oriented professionals to join our growing sales team! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building strong client relationships, and are motivated by achieving sales targets, we’d love to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience within the fuel, petroleum, technical engineering, or related industrial sectors, with a strong understanding of technical products and client requirements. Candidates with a background as a Technical Sales Representative or in technical solution-based sales environments will be highly advantageous.

We currently have opportunities available for:

  • Internal Sales Executive
  • External Sales Executive



Internal Sales Executive
Overall Responsibility
As an Internal Sales Executive, you will play a key role in driving revenue growth by managing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting the full sales process from lead generation to closing deals. Your contribution will directly impact market expansion, customer satisfaction, and overall business success.
Key Responsibilities
Client Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients
  • Communicate with customers and follow up on leads
  • Answer customer queries and provide product/service information
  • Understand client needs and provide tailored solutions
  • Identify sales opportunities and close deals
  • Deliver exceptional customer service and support
  • Stay informed about products, services, and competitors

Business Development

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities
  • Conduct market research and identify industry trends
  • Develop strategies to expand the client base
  • Collaborate with marketing on campaigns and promotional material

Performance Tracking & Reporting

  • Maintain customer databases and sales records
  • Research and qualify leads
  • Monitor sales pipelines and performance metrics
  • Prepare regular reports for management
  • Analyze sales trends and identify areas for improvement
  • Upsell products and services where appropriate

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with marketing, finance, customer support, and product teams
  • Provide customer insights to improve products and services
  • Ensure smooth sales operations and processes

Continuous Learning & Development

  • Stay updated on industry trends and sales best practices
  • Participate in training and development opportunities
  • Seek continuous feedback for growth and improvement

Sales Process Management

  • Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to post-sales support
  • Qualify leads based on budget, timelines, and decision-making authority



External Sales Executive
Overall Responsibility
As an External Sales Executive, you will actively grow the customer base through regular client visits, strategic relationship management, and identifying new business opportunities. This role combines proactive sales generation with account management to ensure customer retention and revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities
Client Relationship Management

  • Conduct client visits and presentations
  • Build and maintain long-term customer relationships
  • Follow up on leads and identify sales opportunities
  • Understand customer needs and recommend suitable solutions
  • Provide excellent after-sales support and customer service
  • Achieve and exceed sales targets

Business Development

  • Identify and secure new business opportunities
  • Research market trends and competitor activity
  • Develop strategies to expand into new markets
  • Collaborate with marketing to support business growth initiatives

Performance Tracking & Reporting

  • Maintain and update client and sales databases
  • Track sales performance and pipeline activities
  • Prepare reports and provide regular updates to management
  • Analyze sales data and identify growth opportunities
  • Upsell products and services to existing clients

Minimum Requirements

  • Matric
  • Computer Literacy
  • Minimum 2+ years sales experience in a related industry

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Presentation Skills
  • Time Management
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Customer Service Orientation
  • Target-Driven & Results-Focused

If you are enthusiastic about sales, passionate about building relationships, and eager to grow your career within a dynamic company environment, apply today and become part of our success story!

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