Sales Representative
Affinity International
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Logistics and supply-chain roles coordinate the movement of goods across SA, a sector expanding fast with e-commerce.
This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, logistics roles in South Africa typically pay R12 000 to R35 000 a month (indicative).
Job description
Sales Representative
OVERVIEW
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Sales Representative. Our client is a vehicle shipping company based in Toronto, Canada, serving customers across North America and the UK. They are looking for a motivated sales professional to join their team remotely and help grow their client base by converting inbound inquiries and sourcing new business opportunities. This is a fully remote position requiring availability across overlapping US Eastern and UK business hours. The successful candidate will be comfortable communicating with international clients and managing their pipeline independently from a home office environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Respond to inbound sales inquiries from customers looking to ship vehicles internationally or domestically
- Qualify leads and guide prospective customers through the vehicle shipping process from initial inquiry to booking
- Follow up with leads via phone, email, and CRM tools to move prospects through the sales funnel
- Meet or exceed monthly sales targets and conversion rate benchmarks
- Build and maintain relationships with repeat clients and referral sources
- Accurately capture customer information, shipment details, and deal progress in the CRM system
- Collaborate with operations and logistics teams to ensure customer expectations are met
REQUIREMENTS
- Matric (Grade 12) as a minimum qualification
- At least 2 years of experience in a sales, telesales, or customer-facing role
- Excellent spoken and written English communication skills suitable for an international client base
- Reliable home office setup with stable internet connectivity and the ability to work across EST and GMT business hours
- Comfortable working independently without close supervision in a remote environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, and experience using a CRM platform
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Prior experience in logistics, freight, automotive, or a related industry
- Experience selling to US, Canadian, or UK-based customers
- Familiarity with lead tracking and pipeline management using tools such as HubSpot or Salesforce
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strong communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, and experience using a CRM platform
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Professionalism and reliability
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