Sales Setter / Sales Executive

South AfricaFull-time£1,700–£2,000/moPosted Jul 21, 2026

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and resilient Sales Setter / Sales Executive to join a fast-paced, performance-driven sales team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for re-engaging dormant leads, speaking with business owners and entrepreneurs, and inviting qualified prospects to attend paid business events.

This is a high-volume outbound calling role suited to someone who is confident on the phone, commercially minded, target-driven, and comfortable working in a highly accountable sales environment.

You will receive regular coaching and AI-generated feedback on your calls, allowing you to review your performance, improve your approach, and develop your sales skills continuously.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Contact approximately 3,000 dormant leads per month through outbound calling.
  • Re-engage previous prospects and generate renewed interest.
  • Speak with entrepreneurs and business owners about relevant paid events.
  • Qualify prospects and identify suitable sales opportunities.
  • Invite and convert prospects to attend paid events.
  • Work towards daily call, conversion, and sales targets.
  • Follow structured sales scripts and processes.
  • Handle objections confidently and professionally.
  • Build rapport quickly with prospective customers.
  • Review AI-generated feedback following sales calls.
  • Apply coaching and performance feedback to improve results.
  • Maintain accurate records of calls, conversations, and outcomes.
  • Provide regular updates on activity, conversions, and performance.

Candidate Requirements

  • Previous experience in sales, telesales, appointment setting, business development, or a commercial environment is advantageous but not essential.
  • A strong understanding of business and the reasons customers make purchasing decisions.
  • Excellent verbal communication and telephone skills.
  • Confident speaking with business owners and decision-makers.
  • Comfortable making a high volume of outbound calls.
  • Strong work ethic and a positive, proactive attitude.
  • Resilient and able to remain motivated when handling rejection.
  • Target-driven and comfortable working towards measurable KPIs.
  • Coachable and willing to receive regular feedback.
  • Data-driven and interested in reviewing personal performance.
  • Able to work independently in a remote environment.
  • Reliable, disciplined, and highly accountable.

Performance Expectations

The role will include clear daily and monthly targets, which may include:

  • Approximately 150 outbound calls per day.
  • Approximately 3,000 dormant leads contacted per month.
  • Daily ticket sales and conversion targets.
  • Consistent improvements in call quality and conversion performance.
  • Active participation in coaching and performance reviews.

Benefits

Salary and Commission

  • Basic salary of £1,700 to £2,000 per month, depending on experience.
  • Performance-based commission on sales achieved above the agreed baseline.
  • Commission may operate on a sliding scale, subject to performance thresholds.

Working Arrangements

  • Fully remote position.
  • Full-time working hours.
  • Candidates must have a reliable computer, stable high-speed internet connection, and a professional home-working environment.

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