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Sales Representative

Sell products/services by building relationships and closing deals.

payments Avg: R25,000

description Overview

Sales Representatives prospect for customers, present solutions, negotiate, and manage pipelines. In South Africa, sales roles exist across telecoms, FMCG, insurance, automotive, and B2B services.

**A Day in the Life:**
Client calls, visits, proposals, CRM updates, and closing opportunities.

schedule A Day in the Life

08:00

Review leads and plan outreach

09:00

Client calls/meetings and demos

13:00

Proposals, quotes, and follow-ups

16:00

CRM updates and pipeline review

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Sales Trainee

0-1

Step 2

Sales Representative

1-4

Step 3

Senior Sales Rep / Account Executive

4-7

Step 4

Sales Manager

7+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 12,000 - R 45,000

Soft Skills

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