Exhibition Sales Executive (Blouberg)

Introduction

Our client, based in Blouberg, Cape Town, was established in 2007.

They are a non-profit membership organisation and the driving force fuelling SME business growth throughout the African continent. The fundamental purpose behind the organisation is to foster the sustainability and growth of the SME sector, driving job creation, alleviating unemployment, and nurturing the country’s entrepreneurial spirit.

They are committed to helping SMEs to grow, learn, network, connect, be inspired, succeed and have fun! They do this by constantly researching, conceiving and developing unique and meaningful success mechanisms for their SME base.

As a result of their innovative and value-driven member benefit offering, they have a current base of over 156 000 SMEs and many global brands as Partners. They have also become the largest organisation of its kind in Africa and also one of the world’s fastest-growing organisations of its kind.

They are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Professional to join their team to secure exhibitors for The Business Show :: Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure exhibitors for The Business Show :: Africa (Joburg & Cape Town)
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline
• Develop and maintain professional client relationships
• Deliver exceptional customer service to clients
• Promote the benefits and opportunities available through The Business Show :: Africa
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets
• Manage the complete sales administration process
• Prepare and submit accurate sales reports
• Manage debtor collections professionally via telephone and email
• Maintain effective office correspondence and client records

Key Requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• A total professional
• Dynamic, vibrant, passionate, outgoing and enthusiastic
• An expert communicator and relationship builder
• A go-getter with initiative and drive
• Flexible, resilient and willing to learn
• Proactive, self-motivated and goal-oriented
• Extremely positive and confident
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced sales environment

Education & Experience

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12
• Minimum 2 years' proven sales experience
• Strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets

Advantageous

• Tertiary qualification (Degree or Diploma)
• Exhibition, events, sponsorship or media sales experience

What is on offer

Basic of R15k - R20k plus commission