New Business Development - International Management at Meltwater

Job description

Application Deadline: 16 August 2017

Interviews: 17-31 August 2017

Start Date: 1 October 2017

Salary: R18 000, OTE R53 100

The Why

Meltwater has experienced significant growth in Africa since its entry into the market in South Africa and Ghana in 2007. Our success has resulted in a need for a highly executive team based in South Africa’s commercial hub in Johannesburg..

Meltwater offers a diverse range of career opportunities based on your potential and talent. You will join our International Management Trainee Programme as a Sales Consultant, then progress through our entry-level management positions.

We are looking for motivated and dedicated professionals who are eager to roll up their sleeves and help increase our presence across South Africa and Africa, as well as to be part of the company’s growth. The team will be expected to focus on B2B sales predominantly in South Africa as well as Southern, East and West Africa and other African countries as we expand.

The Role

The position comprises of new business development and client acquisition. In the first month, Sales Consultants go through our breakthrough training program, which not only focuses on teamwork and culture, but also guides you through the fundamentals of the B2B sales process.

Continuous training is provided on how to research, present and sell Meltwater services to C-Level executives across all industries in Africa. Meltwater offers an exciting career path with diverse International opportunities for personal and professional growth in a fast paced environment.

We Are Offering

• Fun, cosmopolitan and international work culture
• Continuous training and professional development throughout your career
• Accelerated leadership and promotion program
• Global career opportunities
• Competitive salary model (basic, bonuses, and uncapped commission structure)

Skills And Requirements

• University degree or equivalent (any discipline)
• South African residency or South African work permit
• Keen interest in business on an African and international level
• B2B sales experience applicable to East and West African markets is advantageous
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Fluent in English and other African business languages is advantageous (French, Portuguese, Swahili etc.)