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Commission rates, qualifying sales and payment arrangements will be communicated and agreed upon before engagement.\nKey ResponsibilitiesActively market and promote Security Depots Limited's security services to prospective clients.\nIdentify and pursue new business opportunities across corporate, commercial, residential, industrial and institutional sectors.\nGenerate leads through cold calling, networking, referrals, physical visits, email marketing and other business development channels.\nIdentify and establish contact with key decision-makers, including business owners, procurement officers, property managers, facilities managers and company directors.\nArrange and conduct meetings with prospective clients to understand their security requirements.\nPresent the company's security solutions professionally and communicate the value of its services.\nMarket services including manned guarding, electronic security solutions, electric fencing, gate automation, maintenance and other approved security services.\nIdentify opportunities for security contracts, maintenance agreements and long-term service arrangements.\nPrepare and submit quotations, company profiles, proposals and other sales documentation in coordination with Management.\nFollow up on submitted quotations, proposals and prospective clients to secure business.\nNegotiate commercial terms within the pricing and approval guidelines established by Management.\nBuild and maintain a database of prospective and existing clients.\nMonitor market trends, competitor activities and potential business opportunities within the security industry.\nMaintain accurate records of sales activities, client meetings, leads, quotations and business opportunities.\nSubmit regular sales and business development reports to Management.\nMaintain professional relationships with acquired clients and support client retention.\nRepresent Security Depots Limited professionally during meetings, networking events and business engagements.\nMinimum Qualifications and RequirementsMust possess at least a Grade 12 School Certificate.\nA Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Sales and Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship or a related field will be an added advantage.\nMinimum of 2 years' proven experience in sales, marketing, business development or client acquisition. Candidates with more extensive experience will be given preference.\nPrevious experience in B2B sales, corporate sales, service contract acquisition or business development will be an added advantage.\nExperience selling security services, insurance, telecommunications, facilities management, property services or other professional services will be highly desirable.\nDemonstrated ability to identify prospects, generate leads, negotiate and successfully close sales.\nStrong understanding of business development, client acquisition and relationship management.\nExcellent verbal and written communication, presentation and negotiation skills.\nAbility to confidently engage company directors, procurement managers, business owners and other senior decision-makers.\nGood networking and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain professional business relationships.\nAbility to prepare professional emails, sales reports, quotations and basic business proposals.\nBasic computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, email and internet research.\nFamiliarity with CRM systems, sales tracking tools and digital marketing platforms will be an added advantage.\nMust be self-motivated, target-driven, disciplined and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.\nMust be comfortable with commission-based earnings and performance targets.\nAbility to conduct field visits, attend client meetings and travel when required.\nA valid driver's licence and an established network of business contacts will be an added advantage.\nMust demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism and a strong sense of accountability.\nPersonal AttributesThe ideal candidate should demonstrate the following qualities:\nPersuasive: Able to communicate value and influence prospective clients professionally.\nCommercially minded: Understands how to identify business opportunities and convert them into revenue.\nSelf-driven: Takes initiative in generating leads without waiting for Management to provide prospects.\nResilient: Able to handle rejection, maintain motivation and consistently pursue opportunities.\nWell-presented: Maintains a professional appearance and business etiquette.\nResults-oriented: Focuses on acquiring clients, closing deals and generating measurable business.\nRelationship-focused: Understands the importance of trust, customer satisfaction and long-term business relationships.\nPerformance ExpectationsPerformance will be assessed based on measurable business development outcomes, including:\nNumber of new prospective clients identified.\nNumber of client meetings and presentations conducted.\nNumber of qualified business opportunities generated.\nNumber of quotations and proposals submitted.\nNumber of new security service contracts successfully secured.\nRevenue generated through acquired clients.\nQuality of client relationships and follow-up activities.\nConsistency in submitting sales reports and maintaining an updated sales pipeline.\nRemuneration and Commission StructureThis is a commission-based engagement.\nThe successful candidate will earn commission on qualifying business successfully secured for Security Depots Limited.\nCommission rates and applicable payment terms will be discussed and agreed upon before engagement.\nCommission eligibility will be based on approved sales and the applicable company commission policy.\nCommission payments will be subject to the agreed terms, including the relevant client payment and contract activation requirements.\nThere is no guaranteed fixed monthly salary attached to this position.\nHow to ApplyInterested candidates should submit the following:\nUpdated Curriculum Vitae (CV).\nCover letter explaining their suitability for the position.\nCopies of relevant academic and professional qualifications.\nCopy of National Registration Card (NRC).\nDetails of previous sales experience and achievements.\nAt least two professional referees.\nApplications should be submitted to:\nEmail: \nApplication Subject: SALES EXECUTIVE – SECURITY SERVICES\nOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.\nSECURITY DEPOTS LIMITED\nBuilding Business Relationships. 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