Corporate Sales Agent Location, Other, Johannesburg, Advertised By Agency, Job Type Full-Time. Our Client A Corporate and Private Events Management Company and Venue in Johannesburg has a vacancy as a Sales Agent.

The purpose is sell to prospective clients across all markets with a focus on the corporate market segment in the events and conferences/meetings side. This will include calling on PCO’s, in-house event companies and corporates directly.  Must have event management or hospitality sales experience

Kindly do not apply if you do not have the relevant experience, only qualifying applicants will be considered. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks your application was not successful.

Responsibility Duties: Source new business through telesales and cold calling. Maintain existing clients. Negotiate rates in order to secure business in consultation with senior management. Host site inspections with prospective clients. Assist in collection of advance deposits and signed contracts. Generate and implement targets & specific sales action plans. Perform competitor analysis. Attend and exhibit at trade shows. Attend networking events. Entertain clients. Attend and exhibit at travel workshops.

Must Have Minimum Qualifications: Matric, Higher Diploma / Degree in Sales, Marketing or a related field

Experience & Skills: At least 3 years in similar position.

Must be computer literate: Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook. Strong network in the corporate events, meetings and conferences field. Good Communication& report writing skills. Planning & organizing. Deadline driven. Fast Learner. Positive Attitude. Must be able to work in a team . Assertive and energetic person. Analytical. Sense of urgency/result orientation. Orderly and structured record keeping

Salary: R10 -16k plus com

Email CV in MS word format with head and shoulders photo to: mp.a@mweb.co.za