Sales Executive - German Speaking
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** The role is for a German-speaking Sales Executive at AnyVan, focusing on reverse auction sales. It is described as a fast-paced, high-volume commercial position that involves converting inbound inquiries into confirmed bookings through speed, negotiation, pipeline ownership, and commercial judgment, by running live competition between suppliers. **What you will do** * Manage your sales pipeline comprehensively, covering response time, follow-ups, conversion, margin, and booked revenue. * Respond quickly to warm inbound leads, making contact within minutes, controlling calls, and qualifying rapidly. * Conduct live reverse auctions by engaging multiple transport partners to compete for jobs and secure optimal rates. * Negotiate effectively, balancing customer value and supplier pricing while safeguarding margin and booking quality. * Ensure every inquiry reaches a definitive outcome, either booked, scheduled for a timed follow-up, or properly closed. * Upsell valuable services that enhance customer outcomes and increase booking value. * Monitor daily sales metrics, including activity, conversion, and revenue, to identify opportunities for improvement. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Proven success in a high-performance, target-driven sales environment. * Strong negotiation ability and commercial instinct (margin mindset). * Strong communication skills to build rapport quickly. * Comfort in handling objections, controlling calls, and confidently closing deals. * Excellent pipeline discipline and follow-up execution. * Enthusiasm, resilience, and a hunger to succeed. * Attention to detail and ability to learn fast. * Ability to thrive in a buzzing, supportive sales floor. * Fluency in both German and English (speaking and writing). * Bonus points for experience in logistics/freight brokerage, 360° recruitment, estate agency, car sales, insurance broking, or marketplace businesses. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate thrives under pressure and performs well with challenging targets. They are obsessed with speed, negotiation, and conversion, and are adept at managing multiple live deals without compromising detail or standards. This individual is energetic, takes ownership, and approaches sales with discipline, daily effort, and relentlessness, treating it like a competitive sport. They enjoy commercial problem-solving and can protect margin while securing customers. This role is not for individuals seeking a "take the order" call centre position, a slow sales cycle, or who are uncomfortable with negotiation or discussing money. It is also not suitable for those who avoid follow-up, need micromanagement, or primarily rely on discounting to win. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/sales-executive-german-speaking-anyvan-1 Source: myjobmag
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