Sales Specialist (E-commerce)

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Company

hirify.global is a leading South African online retailer building its position as a leading e-commerce company in Africa.

What you will do

• Identify and target business customers to expand the Takealot for Business client base.
• Develop and execute sales strategies, build a prospecting pipeline, and achieve acquisition targets.
• Present and demonstrate tailored Takealot for Business solutions to prospective clients and close deals.
• Optimize sales processes and analyze performance metrics, market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs.
• Coordinate with the Head of Venture: B2B and provide reports on sales performance, account activity, and market trends.
• Share feedback with product and operations teams to improve offerings and customer experience.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in sales, account management, or a similar role, preferably in a B2B environment.
• Proven record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and managing key accounts.
• Ability to close deals and achieve sales targets in a B2B environment.
• Strong customer focus, strategic thinking, and ability to identify opportunities and execute plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including clear and persuasive presentations.
• Proficiency in analyzing data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently and take initiative.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience in e-commerce.

Culture & Benefits

• Market-related Total Remuneration Package with flexibility according to individual needs.
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial, customer-centric environment focused on ownership, teamwork, direct feedback, and execution.
• Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging applications from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities.