Sales Executive (New Business Development) – Cape Town / Midrand at JenRecruitment

Job Description

• An established company operating in the essential services and OHS compliance space (fire equipment, detection systems, sprinkler systems, first aid and training) is seeking a driven Sales Executive to focus on new business development.
• This role is suited to a candidate who already has an existing network and can actively generate and convert opportunities.

What This Role Demands

• Ability to generate new business (not account management)
• Existing client network / database
• Cold canvassing and pipeline development
• Strong closing ability
• Relationship-driven B2B selling

 Minimum Requirements 

• Minimum 1+ year B2B sales experience
• Existing client base/network (highly advantageous)
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Own reliable transport
• Willing to travel

 Key Competencies

• New business development & lead generation
• Strong negotiation and closing ability
• Commercial awareness (profit/margin understanding)
• Strong follow-up and pipeline management
• Self-managed, target-driven, and resilient

Advantageous

• Experience in fire/safety/OHS environment
• Exposure to technical or compliance-based services
• Pastel / MS Office