Sales Executive (New Business Development) – Cape Town / Midrand
JenRecruitment Saturday, 02 May 2026 1Job Summary
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
What They’re Offering
- Growth into Sales Manager role
- High-demand essential services industry
- Structured hiring process:
- Teams interview
- Two-week paid trial at branch
This role is strictly focused on new business development and requires a candidate comfortable with cold canvassing and building their own pipeline.
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