519 Sales Data jobs in South Africa

Overview

A Sales Analyst is responsible for analyzing sales data, identifying trends, and making recommendations to improve sales performance and strategies.

• Data Analysis: Analyze company, industry, and competitor data to identify trends and insights that can inform sales strategies.
• Sales Forecasting: Predict future sales activity by examining historical data to prepare for peak sales periods and understand quieter times.
• Sales Reporting: Create detailed reports on sales performance, presenting findings to management to support data-driven decision-making.
• Collaboration: Work closely with related teams to develop campaigns and ensure the sales pipeline runs efficiently.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor sales metrics and ensure alignment with sales targets, optimizing performance as needed.

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with data analysis tools, CRM software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues and propose effective solutions based on data analysis.
• Collaborates and networks effectively within immediate team or work domain as required to maximize job impact and personal learning.
• Works under limited supervision, follows defined precedents and policies.
• Aware of relevant external (legal, tax) and internal (e.g. decision authority, procure to pay) stewardship requirements and acts accordingly.
• Able to contribute to and execute strategies in team/organization.
• Has knowledge in developing new ideas, techniques, procedures, services, or products.
• Possesses strong collaborative skills for effective internal influencing.
• Able to work under limited supervision with ability to determine own priorities.
• Awareness of relevant stewardship requirements and ability to act accordingly.

• A matric certificate or NQF4 qualification
• 0-2 years' experience in a similar role
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with customers.
• An understanding of sales strategies and techniques.
• A desire to learn and grow within the organization.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong initiative and problem solving
• Excellent MS Office Package skills (MS Excel specifically)
• Positive attitude towards challenges and changes
• Good interpersonal and multinational cooperation skills
• Excellent analytical thinking and leadership skills

We offer meaningful challenges day one and effective and constant training. Thus, we bring to bear the strengths of our employees and develop them to become phenomenal leaders. In addition, diversity is very important for us: we seek the most diverse talent so that we always know how to innovate to exceed the expectations of our 5 billion consumers in the world. Therefore, working with us is the best opportunity to do what you love, with constant challenges and to be recognized for its results. More than that, it's the ideal opportunity to help us touch and improve billions of lives in our world.

For over 180 years, we have built some of the world’s most successful brands, including Ariel, Tide, Pantene, Pampers, and Gillette. We believe in serving the consumer and ensuring our organization, talent and brand building reflects the diversity and needs of the approximate 5 billion people around the world we serve through our brands. We value leadership as well as deep understanding and offer fulfilling career opportunities that make us an unbeatable force in our industry.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

You'll not be discriminated on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Full time

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Entry Level

A Sales Analyst is responsible for analyzing sales data, identifying trends, and making recommendations to improve sales performance and strategies.

Core Responsibilities

• Data Analysis: Analyze company, industry, and competitor data to identify trends and insights that can inform sales strategies.
• Sales Forecasting: Predict future sales activity by examining historical data to prepare for peak sales periods and understand quieter times.
• Sales Reporting: Create detailed reports on sales performance, presenting findings to management to support data-driven decision-making.
• Collaboration: Work closely with related teams to develop campaigns and ensure the sales pipeline runs efficiently.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor sales metrics and ensure alignment with sales targets, optimizing performance as needed.

Skills

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with data analysis tools, CRM software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues and propose effective solutions based on data analysis.
• Collaborates and networks effectively within immediate team or work domain as required to maximize job impact and personal learning.
• Works under limited supervision, follows defined precedents and policies.
• Aware of relevant external (legal, tax) and internal (e.g. decision authority, procure to pay) stewardship requirements and acts accordingly.
• Able to contribute to and execute strategies in team/organization.
• Has knowledge in developing new ideas, techniques, procedures, services, or products.
• Possesses strong collaborative skills for effective internal influencing.
• Able to work under limited supervision with ability to determine own priorities.
• Awareness of relevant stewardship requirements and ability to act accordingly.

As a Software Sales Representative your mission is to work directly with clients and collaborate with IBM business partners to sell IBM Technology and Platform solutions into your territory of client accounts. You must be an expert and advocate for your IBM platform’s technology and its associated offerings. You deeply understand and advocate IBM’s channel programs, aligning the right IBM resources to drive opportunity identification, progression, and/or solution co-creation between IBM Business Partners engaging clients within your territory. You coordinate across IBM teams (e.g., sales, technical, product, marketing, etc.) and IBM business partners to drive territory planning, demand generation, progression (through technical expertise), and closure by solving our client’s business problems.

Your role and responsibilities

• Establish direct connections with your client base
• Establish a solid sales management system to to generate demand, manage pipeline, address client challenges, and progress deals to closure
• Co-sell with IBM Business Partners and their Clients in support of high value engagements and opportunities
• Leverage IBM channel program benefits, promotions, co-marketing, demand generation accelerators and tools to drive joint demand generation, progression, and client solutions
• Augment IBM Business Partner and Client engagements with IBM’s breadth of capabilities, connecting Business Partners with the extended IBM team as needed
• Apply knowledge of IBM Ecosystem licensing and contracting models to shape solutions supporting platform specific business strategies

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• A minimum of 5 years of technology sales or account management experience in Western Cape territory, preferably in software sales
• Ability to create a sales territory plan, prospect, generate demand, and influence clients technology decisions
• Ability to work effectively with IBM Business Partners and drive joint engagement with clients
• Experience with selling integration, IT operations, data, AI or cybersecurity solution

IBM has a global presence, operating in more than 175 countries with a broad-based geographic distribution of revenue. The company’s Global Markets organization is a strategic sales business unit that manages IBM’s global footprint, working closely with dedicated country-based operating units to serve clients locally. These country teams have client relationship managers who lead integrated teams of consultants, solution specialists and delivery professionals to enable clients’ growth and innovation. By complementing local expertise with global experience and digital capabilities, IBM builds deep and broad-based client relationships. This local management focus fosters speed in supporting clients, addressing new markets and making investments in emerging opportunities. Additionally, the Global Markets organization serves clients with expertise in their industry as well as through the products and services that IBM and partners supply. IBM is also expanding its reach to new and existing clients through digital marketplaces.

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with different abilities to apply.

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Job Title

Data & Automation Software Sales Representative - Western Cape SAF Territory

Job ID

51302

City / Township / Village

CAPE TOWN

State / Province

Western Cape

Country

South Africa

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Area of work

Employment type

Regular

Position type

Entry Level

Up to 40% or 2 days a week (home on weekends- based on project requirements)

Company

Shift

General (daytime)

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

You’ll be the face of our technical expertise, conducting compelling product demonstrations and technical presentations . By effectively communicating the value of our services, you'll help prospective customers understand how our solutions can solve their challenges. Building and maintaining strong client relationships is key; you'll act as a trusted advisor , guiding them through their infrastructure decisions and becoming their go-to resource.

Sales & Client Support :

Act as a technical liaison for the sales team, providing expert product knowledge and technical consultation to potential clients.

Identify up-selling and cross-selling opportunities within existing client accounts based on their technical needs and future growth plans.

Conduct product demonstrations and technical presentations for prospective customers, effectively communicating the value proposition of our data center services.

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor on their infrastructure needs.

Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop and execute strategies for new business acquisition.

Assist in creating proposals and technical documentation for client solutions.

Provide post-sales technical support, ensuring customer satisfaction and successful implementation of services.

What We Offer :

A commission-based structure that offers you flexibility.

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Access to ongoing training and development resources.

Requirements : Experience :

Associate's degree in a technical field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science) or equivalent work experience. A bachelor's degree is preferred.

Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience as a Data Center Technician, Field Engineer, or similar role.

Proven experience in a sales or customer-facing role, preferably within the technology industry.

Experience with hardware from major vendors (e.g., Dell, HP, Cisco, Juniper, etc.).

Relevant Skills :

Strong knowledge of data center best practices, including cabling standards (e.g., fiber, copper), racking, and power distribution.

Proficiency in diagnosing and troubleshooting server hardware, networking equipment, and related components.

Familiarity with network topologies, protocols (e.g., TCP / IP), and concepts (e.g., VLANs, routing).

Demonstrated ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients.

Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, or Cisco CCNA are highly desirable.

A passion for technology and a desire to stay current with industry trends.

Being Multilingual is an added advantage.

You’ll be the face of our technical expertise, conducting compelling product demonstrations and technical presentations . By effectively communicating the value of our services, you'll help prospective customers understand how our solutions can solve their challenges. Building and maintaining strong client relationships is key; you'll act as a trusted advisor , guiding them through their infrastructure decisions and becoming their go-to resource.

1. Sales & Client Support:

   • Act as a technical liaison for the sales team, providing expert product knowledge and technical consultation to potential clients.

   • Identify up-selling and cross-selling opportunities within existing client accounts based on their technical needs and future growth plans.

   • Conduct product demonstrations and technical presentations for prospective customers, effectively communicating the value proposition of our data center services.

   • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor on their infrastructure needs.

   • Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop and execute strategies for new business acquisition.

   • Assist in creating proposals and technical documentation for client solutions.

   • Provide post-sales technical support, ensuring customer satisfaction and successful implementation of services.

What We Offer:

• A commission-based structure that offers you flexibility.

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Access to ongoing training and development resources.

Overview

The candidate that will take on a dynamic national sales position, will be directly reporting to the Head of Sales. This role is centered around driving revenue and expanding market share within well-defined segments, equipped with a compelling market-ready value proposition. To achieve these goals, the individual must cultivate, nurture, and grow relationships with key strategic clients. The automotive sectors to be targeted include motor retail (Dealers), manufacturers, importers, and financial services.

• Develop, lead and implement a targeted sales plan introducing a new strategic sales initiative.
• Develop and report on the sales plan by month and align action plans to exceed revenue budget.
• Manage all client engagements, presentations, proposal development and client onboarding.
• Track customer usage and proactively drive value to said clients.
• Build meaningful relationships while applying a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to manage the expectations of identified key clients.
• Coordinate the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, in order to meet account performance objectives and customers’ expectations.
• Lead solution development efforts that best address customer needs, while coordinating the involvement of all necessary company personnel.
• Plays advisory role by providing client consultation on service and industry initiatives.
• Responsible for understanding the Client’s organisation and structure, knowing the Client’s product/services and staying aware of Client news and changes.
• Communicates, monitors and assures proper billing procedures.
• Understands the client’s strategy and roadmap.
• Establishes and promotes goodwill with customer. Reviews client issues, tasks, projects and new initiatives and contacts customer as a follow-up activity.

• Post Grad or Degree in Business Management preferred.

• Strong Sales, Business Analysis/ Key Account experience.
• 10 Years in Automotive industry either at OEM, retail level and/or automotive service provider level.
• Deep understanding of vehicle acquisition processes within sales and aftersales environment within OEM and/or retailers.

• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point proficiency.
• Strong interpretive skills when working with data.
• Strong analytical proficiency.

Overview

The candidate that will take on a dynamic national sales position, will be directly reporting to the Head of Sales. This role is centered around driving revenue and expanding market share within well-defined segments, equipped with a compelling market-ready value proposition. To achieve these goals, the individual must cultivate, nurture, and grow relationships with key strategic clients. The automotive sectors to be targeted include motor retail (Dealers), manufacturers, importers, and financial services.

• Develop, lead and implement a targeted sales plan introducing a new strategic sales initiative.
• Develop and report on the sales plan by month and align action plans to exceed revenue budget.
• Manage all client engagements, presentations, proposal development and client onboarding.
• Track customer usage and proactively drive value to said clients.
• Build meaningful relationships while applying a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to manage the expectations of identified key clients.
• Coordinate the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, in order to meet account performance objectives and customers’ expectations.
• Lead solution development efforts that best address customer needs, while coordinating the involvement of all necessary company personnel.
• Plays advisory role by providing client consultation on service and industry initiatives.
• Responsible for understanding the Client’s organisation and structure, knowing the Client’s product/services and staying aware of Client news and changes.
• Communicates, monitors and assures proper billing procedures.
• Understands the client’s strategy and roadmap.
• Establishes and promotes goodwill with customer. Reviews client issues, tasks, projects and new initiatives and contacts customer as a follow-up activity.

• Post Grad or Degree in Business Management preferred.

• Strong Sales, Business Analysis/ Key Account experience.
• 10 Years in Automotive industry either at OEM, retail level and/or automotive service provider level.
• Deep understanding of vehicle acquisition processes within sales and aftersales environment within OEM and/or retailers.

• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point proficiency.
• Strong interpretive skills when working with data.
• Strong analytical proficiency.