Sales Account Executive Lighting Brand
South Africa
Listed on 2026-01-13
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Sales
Sales Representative, Sales Development Rep/SDR, Business Development, Inside Sales
Job Description About Our Client:
Our Client is a fast-growing, design-led lighting company operating globally across retail and e-commerce. They specialise in premium designer lighting solutions for residential and commercial customers and are continuing to scale their remote sales team to support international growth.
The business places a strong emphasis on performance, training, and internal progression, offering clear development pathways for high-performing sales professionals.
About the Role:Our Client is seeking a driven and commercially minded Sales Account Executive to join their remote sales team. This role focuses on managing inbound enquiries, developing client relationships, and closing high-value lighting sales. With an average order value of approximately $6,000, this is a consultative sales role rather than a high-volume transactional position.
This is a fully remote, work-from-home role. Candidates must be based in one of the approved locations listed below.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage inbound sales enquiries and qualify prospective customers
- Act as the first point of contact for new leads
- Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients
- Present and sell premium lighting solutions in a consultative manner
- Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to close and follow-up
- Maintain an accurate and well-organised sales pipeline using the CRM
- Follow a structured sales process and participate in ongoing sales training
- Complete required administrative and reporting tasks
- Represent the brand professionally with strong product knowledge
- Employment type:
Permanent, full-time - Work arrangement:
Fully remote, work from home - Working schedule:
Monday to Saturday - Approved locations:
United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Morocco, Serbia, South Africa, United States, United Kingdom, Cyprus, Italy, Spain, Romania, Australia - Industry: Retail and e-commerce, designer lighting
- Compensation:
Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission - Career progression:
Performance-based advancement into senior sales or leadership roles
Requirements
About You:Experience & Skills:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a sales role, ideally transactional or project-based sales to SMB customers
- Strong phone and video communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment
- Comfortable using CRM systems and digital collaboration tools
- Commercially minded, results-driven, and accountable for outcomes
- Open to feedback, coaching, and continuous improvement
Performance Expectations:
- Close a minimum of 10 quotes per month
- Maintain a close rate of at least 35 percent
- Consistently meet or exceed monthly revenue targets
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