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Sales ExecutiveK2 Recruit • Durban, South Africa
Sales Executive

Sales Executive

K2 Recruit • Durban, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

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

What’s 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
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