New Business & Sales Executive

New Business & Sales Executive

Our client is looking for a dynamic and results-driven New Business & Sales Executive to identify new business opportunities, build strong client relationships, and drive growth for the company in the SMME market. This role plays a key function in expanding the client base and promoting affordable and effective safety solutions.

Our client is South Africa’s leading personal safety app, connecting individuals and communities to private emergency services at the tap of a button. They believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, and they are on a mission to make emergency help more accessible, inclusive, and effective for all. Through the app, users gain real-time access to vetted private security and medical responders across the country, ensuring peace of mind when South Africans need it most.

Location: Johannesburg (Melrose Arch)
Salary: R40,000 per month + commission
️ Benefits: Free access to the panic app for the employee and 4 dependents
Wellness: Access to the wellness program powered by our partner October Health

• Identify, target, and convert SMMEs in need of affordable and effective safety solutions.

• Build and manage a sales pipeline with a focus on high-impact business development activities.

• Deliver persuasive sales presentations that clearly communicate the value of the business.

• Develop and refine commercial models tailored to SMME needs (e.g., subscription packages, bundled services).

• Represent the company at networking events, expos, and in-person visits.

• Provide customer feedback to the product and operations teams to improve the experience.

• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.

• 3–5 years’ experience in B2B or field sales, preferably within the SMME segment.

• Strong understanding of the South African small business landscape and its security challenges.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment with strong ownership.

• Goal-driven with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets.

• Ability to work independently and manage your own time and sales pipeline.

• Advantageous: Experience selling SaaS or technology-based safety solutions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Strong client-focused mindset.

• Self-driven and motivated.

• High level of planning and organizational ability.

• Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships.