Sales Executive – Sandton Job at Catch

Job Description

• Our client is breaking down the barriers to access finance for small businesses in South Africa. Traditional loans from banks and other lenders have a slow application process, have strict criteria, require a lot of documentation, and inflexible terms.
• In contrast, they use cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence to offer flexible finance online, with a 2-minute application, no documentation required, and a decision in a matter of hours.
• They’re a well-funded fintech start-up, and have won an App of the Year award. They are proud to be recognised by a worldwide brand as a trusted and valued partner. 

Roles & Responsibilities

• As a Sales Executive you’ll be bringing on new customers sourced from your own network as well as from their variety of new-business channels. You will need to understand their customers’ commercial needs and help them obtain the finance they need to grow their businesses.

You will be:

• Selling thei business finance solution to a wide range of SMEs in South Africa.
• Building a pipeline of prospects and engaging and building trust with them.
• Researching, calling, meeting with and/or demoing to clients.
• Driving and closing on new-business leads as well as repeat-business from existing customers.
• Assisting new customers with completing their applications, pre-screening them, obtaining missing documentation, and ensuring completeness of applications.
• Working independently and in charge of your own time and how you spend it.
• Responsible for meeting monthly sales targets.
• Using their analytical and CRM systems to manage, track and communicate with customers.

Requirements

You will need to:

• Have minimum 5 years’ sales experience.
• Be dynamic, high-energy and able to establish rapport with customers.
• Have good business acumen and be able to hold conversations with business owners and answer difficult questions.
• Be independent, self-motivated and resourceful.

It will be useful to have although not absolutely required:

• A Tertiary degree
• Experience in related or similar sectors (for example: lending, trade-finance, banking, insurance, accounting or technology/software sectors)
• B2B (business-to-business) sales experience is preferred

Benefits

A competitive remuneration:

• Market-related salary package with attractive commission structure
• Travel and phone allowance

In addition to a competitive package, they also provide:

• A smart, fun and diverse team with an open door policy for conversation, suggestions and idea sharing
• A lovely office in the heart of Melrose Arch featuring fat saks, playstation, a putting green and monthly team social events
• Great coffee and plenty of other drinks and snacks in their kitchen
• Sponsorship for pre-approved online courses
• Flexible work hours and work-from-home days each week