Ikhokha Vacancies:


  1. Inbound Sales Specialist X5
  2. Field Sales Specialist 

Inbound Sales Specialist X5

Inbound Sales Specialist

  • uMhlanga, South Africa
  • Full-time
  • Work policy: Onsite

Company Description

iKhokha is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Africa. As you’d expect, our pace is fast-moving and ever-changing. We like it that way.
Our office is a high performance environment where we push each other to challenge the status quo. If that doesn’t appeal to you, you probably shouldn’t work here.

Job Description

Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating career journey that combines your passion for sales with the art of creating unforgettable customer experiences? Look no further! We are seeking extraordinary individuals to join our team as Inbound Sales Superstars!

So what will you do?

You will contribute to generating sales for iKhokha and growing our merchant base.

You will be responsible for closing sales and enhancing our customer experience. 

Deal Breakers:

  • Minimum of 2 – 3 years tele-sales, or direct sales experience.
  • 1 – 2 years call centre experience with a focus on outbound sales.
  • Proven track record consistently delivering on sales targets. 
  • Experience in using a CRM tool. Previous exposure to Hubspot will be advantageous.
  • Must be computer literate and proficient on Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint MS Office packages.
  • Excellent selling skills & networking skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Must be fluent in English and preferably one other South African language.
  • FICA training/experience is advantageous.

So what will you be responsible for?

  • Make cold sales calls from databases and/or lists/referrals.
  • Sales calls from warm leads from various marketing channels and activities.
  • Converting merchants within the sales funnel.
  • Post-sale call and email follow ups.
  • Promotional or new product upsell/cross sell/service calls.
  • Complete daily, weekly, monthly reporting and feedback loops as required by your line manager. 
  • Provide proactive feedback regarding suggested changes or improvements to scripting, sales or service procedures that could improve the business.
  • Sign-up merchants and assist them with FICA documentation required.
  • Cold canvasing in line with monthly goals and target customer audience.
  • Facilitate warmed leads with sign up process and documentation.
  • Uphold company standards and values at all times when representing the brand. 
  • Keep management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly territory analysis.
  • Monitor competition in the marketplace and share any relevant insights.
  • Take full ownership and accountability for resolving customer complaints by investigating problems, offering solutions and making recommendations to management.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge through ongoing self and shared learning.
  • Monitor and evaluate success and failure of conversion rates from the previous week and identify solutions to failed conversions.   

Qualifications

  • Completed Matric/Grade 12.

Additional Information

Perks of joining the Tribe?

  • You get to work in a high growth company. Sink your teeth into meaningful work with tangible results you are accountable for.
  • Hybrid, remote and in office work models.
  • Remuneration & Benefits. We offer Company contributions to Medical Aid and a Group Risk Scheme.
  • Visionary Leadership. 
  • Study leave.  
  • Access to on demand learning and development.
  • A friendly, collaborative culture and a team of all-round-lekker humans (it’s true, we surveyed our Employees and they told us so).
  • If you find yourself at HQ, coffee on tap and a selection of hot beverages provided by our onsite Barista. 

Field Sales Specialist 

Field Sales Specialist – Eastern Cape

  • Employees can work remotely
  • Full-time
  • Work policy: Remote

Company Description

iKhokha is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Africa. As you’d expect, our pace is fast-moving and ever-changing. We like it that way.
Our office is a high performance environment where we push each other to challenge the status quo. If that doesn’t appeal to you, you probably shouldn’t work here.

Job Description

Are you thinking of joining a ground-breaking and cutting-edge business who thrives on growing the South African SME’s, then here is an opportunity for you? The iK Tribe’s sales team is expanding and we’re in need for individuals who have a solid strategic sales plan, amazing networking skills & have a passion for building relationships.  

This newbie should be Resilient, Self-Driven and Goal-Orientated and be willing to take our sales team to the next level.

If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, have a go-getter attitude and loves a challenge, then this will be the perfect fit for you.

So, what will you do?

You will be responsible for growing the iKhokha customer base and be accountable to hit steep sales targets in the Eastern Cape with focus on East London & Port Elizabeth. 

You will actively source and find new sales opportunities, build pipeline and most importantly, close deals.

Deal Breakers:                             

  • Minimum 3 year’s Field/Outbound Sales experience.
  • Previous exposure working within merchant services or banking sector is advantageous.
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.                            
  • Intermediate knowledge using Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sales Software & CRM.             
  • FICA training advantageous.                                                               
  • Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport is essential.

Additional Skills & Knowledge:

  • Proven track record delivering on sales targets and successfully dealing with customer relationships.                                                                 
  • Advanced knowledge of Sales funnel & pipeline management.

What would you be responsible for?

  • Prospect and canvass for new customers in targeted areas and targeted industries
  • Post-sale call and follow ups, logging all activity and demos with clients          
  • Promotional or new product upsell/cross sell/service calls
  • Research new sales leads, plan country trips and execute plans to acquire new customers
  • Ensure all set company Gross Profit, Device sales and Demo targets are achieved on a monthly & quarterly basis
  • Complete feedback loops as required which includes Swarm and demo feedback and HubSpot usage and deal pipeline management
  • Provide proactive feedback regarding suggested changes or improvements to sales or service procedures that could improve the business.                      
  • Sign-up merchants and assist them with FICA documentation required
  • Complimentary follow up visits
  • Full focus on specialized campaigns and reporting in detail on this such as top merchant campaign or area targeted campaigns
  • Uphold company standards and values at all times when representing the brand
  • Monitor competition in the marketplace and share any relevant insights
  • Take full ownership and accountability for resolving customer complaints by investigating problems, offering solutions and making recommendations to management
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge through ongoing self and shared learning.

Qualifications

  • Completed Matric 

Additional Information

Perks of joining the Tribe?

  • You get to work in a high growth company. Sink your teeth into meaningful work with tangible results you are accountable for.
  • Hybrid, remote and in office work models.
  • Remuneration & Benefits. We offer Company contributions to Medical Aid and a Group Risk Scheme.
  • Visionary Leadership. 
  • Study leave.  
  • Access to on demand learning and development.
  • A friendly, collaborative culture and a team of all-round-lekker humans (it’s true, we surveyed our Employees and they told us so).
  • If you find yourself at HQ, coffee on tap and a selection of hot beverages provided by our onsite Barista. 

Click here to apply

All the best with your applications

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