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Overview

An established leader in security seals and related solutions is seeking a results-driven External Sales Consultant to join the team. This role is ideal for a dynamic individual who thrives on building strong client relationships, driving sales growth, and identifying new business opportunities.

• Drive sales growth and identify new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Understand client needs and tailor solutions accordingly.

• Proven track record in external sales, preferably within industrial, manufacturing, or related sectors.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and travel as required.
• A customer-centric approach with the ability to understand and meet client needs.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to or visit our website

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Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply for this role today, contact Chanel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group , we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Account Director (12 months FTC)

Working in strategic partnership with our client, the Account Director will lead cross-functional teams to create powerful and impactful digital and social content. This role demands exceptional strategic thinking, client service excellence, and creative leadership, while actively driving new business opportunities to fuel growth. The Account Director builds and nurtures senior-level client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and brand guardian.

• Client Partnership and Brand Stewardship
• Brand Guardianship: work in true collaboration with clients, ensuring every project delivers an exceptional client experience
• Cross-Brand Coordination: orchestrate work across client brands, distributing data insights throughout the client ecosystem for maximum impact
• Interagency Management: Facilitate coordination between multiple agencies as required Financial and Operational Leadership
• Financial Accountability: Maintain overall financial control of accounts, providing regular and timely reports to the Operations Director
• Project Execution: Own delivery of projects, run rates, and client satisfaction through regular job owner catchups and weekly account management reviews
• Growth Targets: Drive and deliver growth targets for assigned accounts Process Optimization and Problem Resolution
• Escalation Management: Serve as the primary escalation point for client or internal SLA adherence issues
• Process Improvement: Identify process gaps, capture improvement suggestions, and collaborate with the Head of Operations to implement solutions
• Team Advocacy: Negotiate win-win compromises with clients on behalf of team members Business Development
• New Business: Identify and pursue new business opportunities through relationship building
• Account Growth: Leverage existing relationships to expand service offerings and account value

• 8+ years of progressive experience across digital marketing, social media management, artwork and creative production
• FMCG sector experience strongly preferred core competencies
• Exceptional engagement skills with proven ability to influence clients and build strong working relationships
• Developed financial and commercial expertise with a demonstrated track record of driving growth across new and existing businesses
• First-rate strategic planning and creative judgment capabilities
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with strong presentation abilities and natural rapport-building talent
• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop junior team members
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and related software competency specialized knowledge
• Deep understanding of IIG group products and strategic application
• Experience integrating with client-side teams while maintaining premium agency service standards
• Creative contribution capabilities with practical studio output experience
• Financial accountability and budget management expertise
• Interagency coordination and relationship management

Our values shape everything we do:

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible

Be always learning and listening to understand

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

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Job Purpose

Responsibilities

• Customer Relationships Development: Make calls by telephone to allocated customers to develop new relationships or as a first point of contact.
• Customer Needs Clarification: Interview the customer, following a complex multi-level sales script, to clarify requirements. Assist in conducting interviews with potential customers to collect client requirements, making detailed notes.
• Set Objectives and Presentations: Set clear objectives for each sales call; use standard materials to make presentations; ask relevant questions to evaluate interest and identify areas needing further explanation.
• Sell Customer Propositions: Identify products/services that meet customer needs, explain the selection, and invite purchase under standard terms. Use expertise to propose quantities within policies and influence the customer towards beneficial purchases.
• Operational Compliance: Develop knowledge of organisational policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory codes, adhering to mandatory standards.
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Schedule callbacks and enter relevant information into CRM after each contact to create call plans and ensure quality data for retention and business development.
• Performance Management: Prioritise workflow, ensure standards of productivity, quality, and timeliness, and use performance systems to improve personal performance.
• Personal Capability Building: Stay updated with internal policies and external regulations through online training and assessments.
• Sales Opportunities Creation: Identify potential customers via information, referrals, and recommendations from existing clients.

Education

Experience

• 2-3 years telephonic sales experience (Essential)
• Experience in Financial Services Industry (Advantageous)

Our work experience reflects our culture, core values, success commitment, recognition programs, and most importantly, our people. Our employees are disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices for the team, seek collaboration, and make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.

Key Performance Areas: To acquire and educate for sales and service, drive digital migration, ensure activation and cross complementary products.

Customer : Takes accountability in customer engagement to identify customer’s needs. Uses the systems to establish the authenticity of the customer and avoid dealing with and compromising information to unauthorized persons. Performs the regulatory checks for the customer, FICA, POPI and NCR. Aids customers in account servicing and account origination. Handles client serving like issuing of card, answering to client queries. Refers matters outside the operational mandate to the team leader.

People : Adheres to principles of teamwork. Allows to be led by the senior.

Finance : Ensures that revenue is generated by meeting the agreed sales target. Retains customers by providing client service and resolving complaints and queries timeously. Prevents account closures and operational losses by following laid down procedures on compliance.

Process, Risk, Regulatory & Compliance : Complies with FAIS guidelines (Honesty and Integrity). Operates within the code of conduct. Adheres to Treat Customer fairly, FICA, POPI and NCR guidelines. Refers any matters outside the laid down scoring to the team leader. Operates within the stipulated Levels and Limits. Collates information regarding systems, clients and process to aid an improvement of the overall client experience.

Responsibilities : Leads identified converted into successful sales. Ensures activities support cost containment and reduction. Educates customers on correct digital channels to maximize channel optimisation. Connects with customers by living up to the brand promise of “HIGH FIVE” at all times. Makes sure ACTIVATION is PRIORITY on onboarding. Always conducts themselves in an ethical manner. Adheres to the TCF (Treating Customer fairly) principles in all that you do. Optimizes every customer interaction to migrate cash transactions and/or convert customer to digital channels and self-service channels. Resolves all customer queries efficiently, and within agreed timelines.

• Meet stipulated target
• Service compliments and complaints
• Adhere to Compliance requirements
• Operational losses and attrition

Qualifications : Minimum Qualification: NQF 4 Qualification. Preferred Qualification: Relevant NQF 5 qualification as prescribed by the Financial Services Board. Regulatory Exam qualification. An appropriate recognised business Diploma or Higher Certificate at NQF level 6. Microsoft office Computer Literate.

• Experience: 1-2 years related experience
• FAIS – Yes

The Successful Applicant Must : Leadership competencies - Manager of Self. Meeting customers’ needs: Makes every effort to understand and fulfil the needs of internal and external customers. Handling upset customers: Handles upset customers by hearing them out, empathizing, apologizing, and taking personal responsibility for resolving their problems/issues.

• Leadership competencies - Manager of Self
• Meeting customers’ needs
• Handling upset customers
• Accepting development opportunities
• Inspiring others to develop
• Anticipating changes
• Considering impact
• Working interdependently
• Valuing teams
• Having the confidence to achieve ambitious goals
• Celebrating success
• Building relationships
• Being true to myself
• Demonstrating integrity
• Understanding regulatory requirements

Our client in the packaging industry is looking for a Technical Sales Consultant to join their team in Pinetown.

1. Identifying and acquiring new business.
2. Conduct process evaluations and introduce constant improvement initiatives utilizing the latest technology available.
3. Maintain and grow existing customer base through cross-selling and up-selling including the correct package concept.
4. Preparing proposals and quotations.
5. Negotiating service level agreements.
6. Providing pre-sales and post-sales support.
7. Maintain an up-to-date pipeline of prospects in accordance with company procedures.
8. Using the weekly call planner (SPI Tool) to work out daily priorities, log and track all contacts and companies at every stage of the sales process with prospects and clients.
9. Achieve/exceed monthly sales targets.

Experience & Qualifications
Minimum three years’ sales experience in the industrial, manufacturing/process environment.
Experience with technical products and/or have mechanical exposure.
At least a matric pass with mechanical/technical drawing subjects – NQF 4/5 (preferable).
Post-matric technical slant NQF 6-7 level (ideal).
Mechanical/process theory exposure (preferable).

Skills
Knowledge of the Syspro System and/or a similar ERP system.
Must have excellent communication skills, verbal and written, and be able to interact with key players at different levels of the company hierarchy.
Ability to work alone as well as be part of the team.
A technical aptitude in pneumatic, hydraulic, or mechanical fields.
Experience in managing specific contracts and projects, including the installation of specific equipment sold and operator training.
Strong planning skills and ability to prioritize tasks/workload.
Ability to take control (inception to analysis) of product/process trials.
Ability to draw out and focus on summary key drivers in a project.

Market related salary.

As an Area Sales Executive in Aramex, your primary objective is to drive revenue growth, secure new clients, and building lasting relationships within your assigned area. This role requires a proactive approach to identify new business opportunities, exceed sales targets, and contribute to the overall success of our company.

• Prospect for new clients, generate leads, and close deals to achieve assigned sales targets
• Develop and execute plan to maximize sales opportunities and market share within your designated area
• Build strong relationships with assigned customers
• Foster long-term partnerships and to ensure a seamless client experience
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders like the CRM team to ensure data accuracy data and efficient customer analysis
• Prepare regular reports on sales activity, pipeline health, and customer interactions to provide valuable insights
• Assist the collection team to resolve overdue customer accounts, ensuring timely payments
• Ensure KPIs are met (Sales targets, visits, opportunities, number of new accounts)
• Provide regular feedback about competitor activities to support strategic decision-making

• Bachelor’s degree in business or any other relevant field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant working experience, preferably in the logistics and shipping industry
• Proven track record of attaining organizational and personal sales objectives – Results Oriented
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are advantageous.
• Excellent Communication and Presentation skills
• Proficient in working with Global and local leaders to develop short and long-term goals that are specific to our commercial organization – Results Oriented
• Strong Negotiation Skills, incorporating various strategies and desired outcomes.

Overview

Clearing & Forwarding Sales Executive Close Big, Earn Bigger

Are you a sales hunter who thrives on closing deals and building powerful industry networks? Do you see opportunity where others see obstacles? If your answer is yes, then this is your chance to take your career to the next level with a forward-thinking clearing and forwarding company that is making waves in the logistics industry.

This is not a desk job. It is about being out in the market, creating opportunities, and converting them into lasting business. You will represent a strong service portfolio in freight forwarding, customs clearance, and logistics solutions giving you the edge to win over decision-makers across multiple sectors.

• Opening doors with new clients across industries that move goods internationally
• Driving meetings, negotiations, and high-value deal closures
• Building trusted partnerships that lead to repeat business and referrals
• Spotting upsell opportunities to expand accounts
• Staying ahead of the curve on international trade and customs developments

• A proven track record of hitting and smashing sales targets in freight forwarding or logistics
• Strong industry knowledge you speak the language of customs, trade, and supply chain
• Sharp negotiation skills and the ability to close confidently
• Resilience, energy, and an unstoppable drive to win
• A valid drivers license and reliable vehicle

• A competitive base salary
• Uncapped commission structure the harder you push, the more you earn
• The chance to build your own portfolio and leave your mark in a growing company
• Full operational support so you can focus on what you do best: selling and winning

This role is built for deal-closers, network-builders, and self-starters who want to dominate their market. If you are ready to step into an environment where performance is rewarded and potential is unlimited, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today and lets talk about how you can drive your career and the business forward.

Role Purpose: Business Development Consultants are committed, driven, results oriented advisers who can work on their own as well as in a team environment writing business (personal and commercial lines) in accordance with targets laid down by Momentum Insure.

• Matric/Grade 12
• FAIS Credits (min 30 credits in short term insurance if date of first appointment is before 2010); or if date of first appointment is on or after 01/01/2010, a full recognised qualification as per the FSCA qualification list
• FAIS Regulatory examination for Representatives (RE5)
• 12 CPD (continuous professional development) points if registered for 1 line of business, 18 CPD points if registered for both commercial and personal lines
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in selling short term insurance either as a broker agent or tied agent
• All required regulatory exams and accreditation
• Computer skills including but not limited to Calendar management, Excel, Power Point and MS word
• Social media presence and an ability to use social media as a networking tool
• Candidate must have his own transport (reliable vehicle) and driver’s license

• Source sufficient lead generating opportunities to ensure a healthy, income generating pipeline
• Minimum requirement of 8.5 written policies per month
• Maintain and update your Lead Generation Matrix on a weekly basis
• A BDC is required to conduct a comprehensive needs analysis with all prospective clients to discharge on their advice responsibility.
• Perform in line with business expectations on agreed key performance areas.
• Keep up to date and fully informed on product comparisons with opposition products.
• Be proficient in the Momentum Insure product and stay abreast of all the product changes and enhancements.
• Be compliant in all activities in accordance with regulations and standards of all Insurance regulations and professional guidelines and ethics
• Maintain and develop appropriate skills and knowledge to provide specialist, professional advice in all relevant business areas
• Maintain the required dress code and professional appearance
• Meet the Fit and proper requirements as prescribed by the FAIS codes of conduct.

Our client seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced technical sales person with coatings/paint/chemical experience. Must have a relevant B Degree/National Diploma (chemistry/marketing) as well as 5+ years direct sales experience in a similar field. Own reliable vehicle and valid passport is required for this position.

Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 14 days then please consider your application as unsuccessful.