B2B Sales Executive for Events and Technical Production
Zeal HR
Overview
Are you a natural-born salesperson who loves the chase? Our client, a rapidly growing events and technical production company, is looking for an experienced B2B Sales Executive to win new business across corporate events, conferences, exhibitions, and live productions. This hands-on role offers a solid basic salary, a petrol allowance, company laptop and cellphone, and total monthly earnings of up to R80,000+ for a strong performer. If you would rather be in front of a prospect than behind a desk, this is for you.
About the role
Our client is a rapidly growing events and technical production company delivering solutions across corporate events, conferences, exhibitions, product launches and live productions. They need an experienced, energetic sales professional to take their offering to market and win new business.
This is a hands-on sales role. You will spend your time prospecting, cold calling, networking, attending industry events and meeting decision-makers face to face. If you would rather be in front of a prospect than sitting behind a desk preparing another sales strategy, this role is for you.
You will identify upcoming events, tenders, activations and projects, understand client needs, present the right solution, prepare proposals, negotiate and close deals. You will also follow up consistently, take ownership of your sales targets and turn new business wins into valuable long-term clients.
Application Notes: No specific application instructions were provided. Please apply via the source listing on PNet.
Requirements
- A proven track record in new-business B2B sales
- Several years of successful, target-driven sales experience
- The confidence to open doors and engage senior decision-makers
- Excellent face-to-face selling, networking, negotiation and closing skills
- Commercial hunger, resilience and the discipline to follow through
- A valid driver's licence and your own reliable vehicle
- The willingness to get out into the market and make things happen
Responsibilities
- Prospect actively and build a strong pipeline of new opportunities
- Cold call, network, ask for introductions and secure meetings with decision-makers
- Attend conferences, exhibitions and industry events and actively work the room
- Identify upcoming events, tenders, activations and projects
- Meet prospective clients, understand their needs and present the right EVH solution
- Prepare and present proposals, negotiate and close the deal
- Follow up consistently and take ownership of your sales targets
- Turn new business wins into valuable long-term clients
Benefits
Solid basic salary negotiable according to experience and track record, total monthly earnings of up to R80,000+ for a strong performer, petrol and travel allowance, company laptop and cellphone, direct access to business owners
Job details
- Organisation
- Zeal HR
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Salary
- Up to R80,000 per month / monthly
- Category
- Sales & Business Dev
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is perfect for you if you thrive on human connection and hate being stuck behind a desk. The company wants someone who can walk into a room of decision-makers and start conversations naturally. When you apply, highlight your B2B sales wins and any experience in events, exhibitions or technical production. Be ready to talk about how you open doors, handle rejection and close deals. The hiring team will want to see your confidence and resilience. Make sure your CV clearly shows your sales targets and achievements. Also confirm you have a valid driver's licence and your own reliable vehicle, as you will be out in the market meeting clients. A friendly, persuasive cover note can set you apart. Good luck!
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