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Sales Account Executive

Pavago · Remote, South Africa

Sales - CorporateExecutive LevelRemoteExternal listingfull-time3 days ago

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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