
Sales Account Executive
Pavago · Remote, South Africa
About The Role
Sales Account Executive (B2B Sales & Full-Cycle Closing) – Remote | EST Hours
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Eastern Time (EST)
About the Role
- At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Sales Account Executive to drive new business, manage the full B2B sales cycle, and build strong client relationships.
- This is a hands-on, full-cycle sales role for someone who can take an opportunity from initial outreach through signed agreement.
You’ll be responsible for
- Prospecting and generating new business
- Running discovery calls and sales presentations
- Managing opportunities through the pipeline
- Negotiating and closing deals
- Building long-term client relationships
- Consistently achieving revenue targets
If you have a proven sales track record, communicate confidently with decision-makers, and enjoy owning revenue outcomes, this role is a strong fit.
What You’ll Own
Full-Cycle B2B Sales
Own the complete sales process from prospecting through close
- Prospecting
- Outreach
- Qualification
- Discovery calls
- Sales presentations
- Follow-up
- Negotiation
- Closing
Identify new business opportunities and maintain consistent activity across every stage of the sales funnel.
Pipeline Generation & Management
- Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities.
- Generate new business through proactive prospecting and follow-up.
- Prioritize opportunities based on fit, intent, and revenue potential.
- Maintain strong follow-up discipline to keep deals moving.
- Track pipeline activity, next steps, and expected close dates.
Discovery & Consultative Selling
- Conduct structured discovery calls with prospective clients.
- Understand business needs, pain points, priorities, and buying motivations.
- Ask thoughtful questions to identify the right solution.
- Tailor sales conversations and presentations to each prospect.
- Communicate business value clearly rather than relying on feature-based selling.
Sales Presentations & Closing
- Deliver professional sales presentations and solution recommendations.
- Build credibility with business owners and decision-makers.
- Handle objections confidently and professionally.
- Negotiate pricing and commercial terms within approved guidelines.
- Drive qualified opportunities toward clear decisions and successful closes.
Client Relationship Management
- Build strong relationships with prospects and clients.
- Maintain professional communication throughout the sales process.
- Understand client goals and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Support smooth transitions after the sale.
- Identify opportunities for repeat business, referrals, or account growth where applicable.
CRM & Sales Reporting
Maintain accurate CRM records covering
- Prospect interactions
- Sales activities
- Pipeline stages
- Follow-ups
- Deal values
- Next steps
- Expected close dates
Provide leadership with clear visibility into pipeline health, sales activity, and revenue opportunities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with internal teams to
- Ensure smooth client handoffs after closing.
- Communicate customer expectations accurately.
- Share prospect and market feedback.
- Support broader sales and revenue goals.
- Identify opportunities to improve the sales process.
Required Experience & Skills
Must-Have
- 3+ years of experience in Sales, Account Management, Business Development, or a related revenue-generating role.
- Proven ability to close deals and achieve revenue targets .
- Experience managing the full sales cycle.
- Strong pipeline management and follow-up discipline.
- Experience using CRM systems.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication.
- Strong negotiation and objection-handling skills.
- Ability to build relationships with business owners and decision-makers.
- Self-motivated, competitive, and results-oriented.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
- Availability to work EST hours.
Nice-to-Have Experience
- B2B sales experience.
- Service-based sales experience.
- Experience selling to business owners or senior decision-makers.
- Remote sales experience.
- Experience generating your own pipeline.
- Consultative or solution-selling experience.
- Strong forecasting and reporting skills.
- Stable employment history with demonstrated career progression.
What Makes You a Strong Fit
You
- Enjoy both prospecting and closing.
- Are confident leading sales conversations.
- Know how to uncover a prospect’s actual business needs.
- Build relationships without losing focus on revenue outcomes.
- Follow up consistently and keep opportunities moving.
- Are comfortable handling objections and negotiating.
- Think in terms of pipeline, conversion, and revenue.
- Take ownership of your targets rather than waiting for opportunities to come to you.
- Thrive in fast-paced, performance-driven environments.
What a Typical Day Looks Like
A Sales Account Executive’s day may include
- Prospecting for new business opportunities.
- Following up with active leads.
- Running discovery calls.
- Delivering sales presentations.
- Speaking with business owners and decision-makers.
- Handling objections and negotiating deals.
- Moving opportunities through pipeline stages.
- Updating CRM records and next steps.
- Reviewing pipeline health and sales performance.
- Coordinating internally on newly closed clients.
In short: you build pipeline, develop relationships, close deals, and directly drive revenue growth.
Key Metrics for Success
- Monthly and quarterly revenue generated
- Sales quota attainment
- Qualified pipeline generated
- Lead-to-opportunity conversion rate
- Opportunity-to-close conversion rate
- Number and value of deals closed
- Pipeline health and deal velocity
- CRM accuracy and reporting discipline
- Client relationship quality and retention
Why This Role Stands Out
- Fully remote opportunity.
- Full ownership of the sales cycle.
- Direct impact on company revenue.
- Opportunity to work closely with leadership.
- Performance-driven environment with strong earning potential.
- High autonomy and ownership.
- Career growth opportunities into:
- Senior Account Executive
- Enterprise Account Executive
- Sales Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Sales Leadership
Interview Process
- Initial Screening Call
- Recruiter Interview
- Final Client Interview
- Background Verification
- Offer & Onboarding
Spark Hire Intro Video
As part of the application process, you’ll be asked to complete a short Spark Hire intro video .
We’re particularly interested in hearing about
- Your B2B sales experience.
- The products or services you’ve sold.
- Your experience owning the full sales cycle.
- How you generate and manage pipeline.
- Your approach to discovery, objection handling, and closing.
- Your track record against sales or revenue targets.
- An example of a deal you successfully moved from initial conversation through close.
- Keep your responses clear, concise, and conversational . We want to understand how you communicate with prospects, build relationships, and approach sales opportunities.
- Completion of the Spark Hire intro video is required for your application to be considered.
Apply Now
If you
- Have 3+ years of sales experience.
- Have a proven ability to close deals and hit targets.
- Enjoy full-cycle B2B sales.
- Are confident communicating with decision-makers.
- Take ownership of pipeline and revenue.
- Thrive in target-driven environments.
We’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and complete the required Spark Hire intro video to move forward in the hiring process.
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