Job Description

Corporate Sales ExecutiveCape Merchant Traders (CMT)About Cape Merchant Traders

Cape Merchant Traders (CMT) partners with employers nationwide to offer their employees access to affordable, regulated salary advances and staff loans. Our solutions are designed to protect employees from predatory lending while placing

zero financial risk or cost on the employer

. Repayments are managed seamlessly via payroll deduction.

While we service clients across South Africa, our head office is based in

Vanderbijlpark

. At CMT, we believe in responsible lending, strong corporate partnerships, and long-term value creation.

The Opportunity

We are seeking

experienced corporate sales professionals

who excel at identifying, engaging, and closing high-value B2B opportunities. This role focuses on securing corporate partnerships by engaging with

C-suite executives, finance leaders, and HR decision-makers

.

No prior experience in the micro-finance industry is required. We invest heavily in training and product education. However,

proven corporate sales and business development experience is essential

. Own reliable transport is a requirement.

This is a high-performance, results-driven role suited to professionals who thrive on new business development, complex negotiations, and closing enterprise-level deals.

Key Responsibilities

As a Corporate Sales Executive, you will be responsible for driving growth by securing and managing corporate clients.

New business development:

Proactively identify and secure corporate clients through strategic prospecting, cold outreach, referrals, and networking

Consultative solution selling:

Understand corporate needs and position CMT as a strategic partner

End-to-end sales ownership:

Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to proposal development, negotiation, and deal closure

Executive engagement:

Build strong relationships with CEOs, CFOs, and HR executives

Proposal development:

Create and present tailored, high-impact business cases

Brand representation:

Act as a CMT ambassador at corporate meetings, industry events, and networking functions

Client retention and growth:

Maintain long-term relationships to ensure client satisfaction and ongoing value

Build your own portfolio:

Grow a sustainable client base supported by an annuity-based commission structure
Required Experience & Skills

Corporate sales experience:

Minimum 5 years in B2B sales, business development, or solution selling

Negotiation & closing expertise:

Proven ability to sell and close at executive level

Resilience & drive:

Comfortable in a high-performance, target-driven environment

Strong communication skills:

Confident, persuasive, and professional at senior levels

Technical proficiency:

Experience with CRM systems (HubSpot preferred) and Microsoft Office

Education:

A Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, or a related field is advantageous but not mandatory
What Makes This Role Different

At CMT, our sales professionals don't just close deals --

they build long-term income streams

. Every corporate client you onboard earns

ongoing commission

for

12 months

, creating a powerful annuity-based income model. The longer you stay and perform, the greater your earning potential and influence within the business.

Ready to Build Something Exceptional?

If you have the ambition, discipline, and corporate sales expertise to succeed, we will provide the training, support, and platform to help you thrive.

Apply now and start building your future with Cape Merchant Traders.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From R20000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

Do you have your own reliable transport?
Experience:

Corporate Sales : 5 years (Required)
Language:

Afrikaans & English (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng 1902

Expected Start Date: 2026/01/12