1,717 Sales Specialist jobs in South Africa

We're Hiring: Sales Consultant based in Durban

Are you a driven sales professional with experience in the industrial or hospitality industry?

Experience selling any kind of equipment is highly beneficial

What you'll do:

• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
• Generate new business leads and manage stakeholder relationships
• Promote and upsell our industry-leading catering equipment
• Provide excellent customer service before and after sales
• Support the external sales team with admin and quotations

What we're looking for:

• Grade 12 / NQF 4 (minimum)
• 3–5 years' proven sales experience (industrial sales experience preferred)
• Hospitality industry knowledge advantageous
• Strong administration and customer service skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Syspro knowledge a plus)
• Valid driver's license & own reliable transport

**Company

Regional distribitor for world renowned FMCG brands in Africa region is looking for Retail sales specialist based in South Africa**

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Sales and Retail Distribution Specialist located in Johannesburg. The Sales and Retail Distribution Specialist will be responsible for collecting orders from dealers and buying group members.

Qualifications

Must have proven track record in sales with retail industry in South Africa.

Strong networking and with key decission makers of Retail Stores.

• Proven Sales and Sales Management experience
• Time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fabulous earning opportunity for the right candidate.

Vacancy: Sales Specialist (Heavy Equipment) - Junior and Senior

Zoomlion has covered more than 100 countries and regions worldwide and has already made market arrangements to follow the Belt and Road initiative. Zoomlion products have been well sold to the markets in the Middle East, South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Russia as well as many high-end markets in the USA, Europe and Australia. The company has subsidiaries in nearly 20 countries in East Asia, Southeast Asia and Europe, etc., also industrial and technological parks in Italy, Germany, India, Brazil and Belarus as well as more than 50 resident offices around the world. Centered on UAE and Brazil, logistics network and parts supply system with worldwide coverage. Zoomlion is ranked 4th globally in the machinery manufacturing industry.

Position Overview

We are seeking motivated Sales Specialists to join our Heavy Equipment division in
Sasolburg, Bethlehem, and Kimberley
. This role offers an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build a career in technical sales while representing one of the world's leading machinery manufacturers. You will focus on promoting our construction equipment including mobile cranes, tower cranes, and concrete machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet monthly sales targets and achieve pipeline & collections goals
• Prospect, qualify and generate new leads to support product lines (business units)
• Contact prospective clients through calls and visits to promote company's products and services
• Build and maintain relations with new and existing clients
• Maintain & update activities on CRM
• Monitor industry competitors, new products and market conditions to understand customer's specific needs
• Prepare and submit weekly reports to line manager
• Participate in trade shows, exhibitions and industry events

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum matric / grade 12. Tertiary education is an advantage
• Sales experience in Engineering Machinery/Heavy Equipment industry (Mobile Crane/Tower Crane and Concrete)
• Technical aptitude for understanding machinery specifications and applications
• Knowledge of construction or heavy equipment industries
• Strong communication skills with excellent written and verbal abilities
• Superb interpersonal skills
• A commitment to excellent customer service
• Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment

Remuneration:

• Market related.
• Plus fuel allowance
• Plus laptop allowance
• Plus uncapped commission

Company Description

Welcome to Umhlanga Arch Properties, where convenience, luxury, and technology converge to offer the ultimate live-work-stay-play lifestyle in the vibrant heart of Umhlanga. We offer centrally-located smart apartments for purchase or rental, with options available for short-term lets. Experience the perfect blend of contemporary living and dynamic working environments.

Role Description

This full-time role for a Sales Specialist is based on-site at the stunning Umhlanga Arch, legacy yard refail area in Umhlanga. The Sales Specialist will be responsible for generating sales leads, managing client accounts, providing exceptional customer service, conducting property tours, and closing sales. The role includes developing and implementing sales strategies, working closly with our leading marketing company and achieving sales targets.

Qualifications

• Excellent Communication and Customer Service skills
• Proven Sales and Sales Management experience
• Ability to provide effective Training and mentoring
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Proficiency with CRM software and MS Office Suite
• Marketing or related field experience preferred
• Experience in the real estate or property management industry is a pre requisite

Key Responsibilities

LIST BUILDING

• Source qualified leads by using software such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
• Source qualified leads by manually searching online communities, social media platforms, and other search aggregator sites.

OUTREACH

• Create and manage outbound drip campaigns using Dripify (LinkedIn) and ConvertKit (email).

• Track performance and optimise drip campaign sequences using A/B testing (subject lines, tone, timing)

• Build relationships with prospects through email and direct messages on social media platforms.

• Leverage AI tools like ChatGPT to improve the quality and efficiency of emails and direct messages.
• Like and comment on relevant social media posts.
• Join relevant groups and communities, track relevant activity, and respond to comments on behalf of Jamie.

LEAD MANAGEMENT

• Add, update, organize, and maintain contacts and leads in CRM and other relevant platforms (PipeDrive, ConvertKit, Dripify).
• Monitor leads in the CRM pipeline and set timely follow-up activities (both automated and manual).
• Monitor inboxes (LinkedIn and Gmail) and respond to warm leads or escalate to Jamie when appropriate.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING & APPOINTMENT SETTING

• Gather intel on prospects by researching their public profile and asking them questions to better understand their pain points and desires.
• Identify the best strategy to engage and convert leads to sales call (e.g., send them helpful links and resources based on their needs).
• Manage Jamie's calendar and set up appointments via Calendly.
• Identify whether a lead is qualified enough to warrant a sales call.
• Send appropriate Calendly links and confirm appointments.
• Ensure calendar invites include context and prep notes.
• Manage no-shows and follow-ups with polite, value-led messaging.
• Fill out application forms on behalf of Jamie for podcast interviews, speaking opportunities, etc.

GENERAL ADMIN

• Monitor and manage Jamie's inbox, replying on behalf of Jamie when appropriate.
• Fill out weekly performance scorecards and send activity and reports.
• Submit recorded video updates of your progress
• Assist with data entry, removing stale leads from CRM, Dripify, and ConvertKit.
• Conduct customer or market research when requested.
• Add successful message templates and comments to TextExpander.

• 3+ years of experience in sales and lead generation.
• Professional office setup (decent computer, webcam, fast and reliable internet with back-up connection)
• Experience selling high-ticket service offerings ($10,000 USD+).
• Strong persuasive writing skills with the ability to craft compelling sales copy.
• Master at building relationships with people via email and direct messages.
• Strong ability to quickly learn and mimic Jamie's tone of voice, mannerisms, style of speaking, etc.
• Quick to learn new tools, systems, industry terms, etc.
• Strong attention to detail, reliable, and consistent.
• Self-sufficient, proactive, and able to collaborate with the team asynchronously via email, direct messages, and video recording updates.
• Experience using software and automation to source leads and conduct outreach.
• Proficient with using LLMs for optimising quality and efficiency of copywriting, etc.
• Proficient at using softwares like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Dripify, Hubspot, PipeDrive, Mailchimp Gmail, ChatGPT, Claude, Google Drive, Microsoft Office, etc.

Trial Requirement:

• Candidates who pass the initial screening will be asked to complete a short, unpaid exam to assess their critical thinking and sales skills.

• Salary – $1000 per month + bonus commission
• Type of work – Full-time (remote), 40 hours per week
• Work schedule – Australian time zone (Must start at 6:00 AM, South African time)
• Job level – Expert

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Head of Commercial

Works closely with:
Client Success, Account Management, Tech Enablement, and Operations

Role Overview

As a Sales Specialist focused on SMEs, you'll be responsible for identifying, prospecting, and closing new business opportunities across targeted industries. You'll play a critical role in growing Delivery Ka Speed's client base, using a consultative, data-driven approach to selling our logistics services.

You'll work closely with the
Client Success

,
Account Management

,
Tech Enablement

, and
Operations

teams to ensure a seamless client experience from first contact to onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and target high-potential SME businesses that align with our Delivery growth strategy.

• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline from outreach to close.

• Conduct prospect research, outreach, meetings, demos, and proposals.

• Negotiate and close contracts, ensuring smooth handover to internal teams.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve client onboarding and retention.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in B2B or SME sales, preferably in logistics, tech-enabled services, or SaaS.
• Proven track record in meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using a
  CRM

to manage sales pipelines and performance metrics.
- Working knowledge of
Google Workspace

or
Microsoft Office

.
- High energy, proactive, and comfortable working in a target-driven environment.

Company Description
diginu is a cutting edge technological company that specializes in on demand food, drinks and grocery ordering and delivery. With a strong presence in South Africa, our goal is to become a leading global platform for online food and drinks ordering. Our app, diginu is available for download on the Apple store and Google Play.

Role Description
This is a part time or full time commission only remote role for a Sales Specialist at diginu. The role will involve tasks such as lead generation on boarding restaurants, grocery stores and liquor stores nation wide on diginu. The successful candidate will receive a commission on each and every order placed by the restaurants and/ or customers bought into diginu using their unique diginu referral link.

The Industry
The online food delivery industry will have a turnover of R46+ billion this year in South Africa. Furthermore 17.8 million people will order food online this year. diginu offers ambitious people the opportunity to own a piece of that pie.

The Opportunity
We are looking for self-motivated individuals to join our remote sales and marketing team. This is a flexible ,commission -only role that fits perfectly for those with a background in sales , retail, hospitality ,network marketing or anyone passionate earning through results and relationships.

Please note this is not a salaried position. It is 100% performance based with no income ceiling.
Qualifications/Requirements

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Experience in lead generation.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Knowledge of and on demand food service industry is a plus.
• Should be available Tuesday evenings for a live Zoom call meeting with our marketing team.
• Experience in Sales and Marketing is advantageous.
• Experience in LinkedIn marketing is a massive plus.
• Must be located in South Africa, if not please do not apply

The opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sales Specialist to join our team. In this role, you responsible for the growth of sales and business within the assigned markets of Namibia and Botswana, in accordance with the business strategy of Hitachi Energy.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Selling products/systems/services to customers, focusing on volume, mix and profitability targets for all the Business Units according to defined targets.
• Establishing and maintaining effective customer relationships to understand customer needs. Promoting customer understanding of full product, systems and services offering, and aligning to provide suitable solutions. Ensuring a positive customer experience throughout the sales process.
• Preparing sales plans using company tools. Performing regular status reviews and proposes recovery plans in cases of potential order shortfalls.
• Creating added value for the customer and Hitachi Energy, ensuring the successful outcome of transactions, contracts and proposals by using effective sales techniques. Communicating details in accordance with Hitachi Energy's offering and strategy.
• Ensuring efficient marketing activities and value proposition to customers.
• Identifying and driving the development of new market opportunities in the designated market and ensure know-how sharing and cross-collaboration.
• Managing administrative procedures in sales processes and supports collection and project management activities when needed.
• Preparing offers in coordination with the bid and proposal department and/or the Marketing Manager. Ensuring appropriate technical and financial aspects of offers, including prices and trading conditions.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in electrical or electronic engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in customer relationship-building, business development and sales in the power
• utility environment.
• Proven track record of sales of Hitachi Energy-related projects and products
• In depth understanding of the market and operating environment of the target country(ies).
• Proven experience in working with cross-country teams in the business areas of Hitachi Energy is advantageous.
• Must be willing to travel extensively.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Job responsibilities:

1.Responsible for sales and market maintenance of PV inverters and other products of the company in corresponding country or region, formulating sales plans and achieving sales targets

1. Develop and maintain customer and partner relationships, communicate, contact and negotiate with target customers, locate orders and follow up payment collection.

2. Analyze customer demand, research market information and customer demand, and collect feedback information.

Job requirements:

1.Full-time bachelor degree or above, at least 2 years working experience in renewable energy and power electronics field.

1. Have a good command of English which can be used as working language, local language proficiency, and multilingual is preferable.

3.Excellent interpersonal understanding and communication skills, actively sensitive to customers' feedback, and timely meet the needs and requirements of customers.

4.Familiar with the local business environment and industry customers, can adapt to cross-cultural communication