Sales Executive

Posted 8 Days Ago
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Johannesburga, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, PWV, ZAF
In-Office
1-1 Annually
Mid level
eCommerce • Software
A leading provider of innovative business management software solutions for businesses in 70+ countries
The Role
The Sales Executive at Klipboard focuses on new business development, managing the sales cycle, and implementing strategic territory plans to acquire mid-market customers across various sectors.
Summary Generated by Built In

"At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work."

Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade – wherever they are in the world. With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP/SaaS solutions, Klipboard has a wide range of clients includes wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises. Klipboard has offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America. Our mission is simple: to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our distributive trade customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively

We’re looking for a driven and consultative Sales Executive to join our growing African sales team. This role is focused on winning new mid-market customers by selling Klipboard’s solutions across Africa.

You will play a critical role in driving revenue by:

  • Proactively generating your own leads and building a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities through outbound prospecting, networking, and market research.
  • Working alongside the African sales team to sell klipboard products to our prospects.

This is an individual contributor role (not people management) and is ideal for someone who thrives in a solution-led sales environment.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • New Business Development

Own the full sales cycle from lead generation through to contract close and onboarding, with a strong focus on acquiring new customers in the retail, manufacturing, wholesale and distribution and adjacent sectors.

  • Client Engagement

Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand their business needs and position rKlipboard solutions as a key enabler for new customers.

  • Sales Execution

Manage the full sales cycle from discovery to full ramp up for new opportunities across Africa.

  • Consultative Selling

Apply deep industry understanding to design solutions that address operational, compliance, and profitability challenges unique to the customers industry.

  • Territory Planning & Account Strategy

Develop and execute strategic territory plans to prioritise high-value targets and verticals.

Segment the market and tailor outreach strategies to different customer profiles.

  • Pipeline Management & Forecasting

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of pipeline activity in CRM.

Provide regular sales forecasts and performance updates to leadership.

  • Competitive Intelligence

Monitor competitor offerings and market trends to position Klipboard’s solutions effectively.

Share insights with product and marketing teams to refine positioning.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

  • 3-5+ years of B2B sales experience, with a strong track record in SaaS, ERP, fintech, or other enterprise software solutions
  • Proven success in new business development and negotiation.
  • Strong understanding of operational management in capital intensive sectors, workflows and contract management, and financial software within ERP environments.
  • Excellent communicator, comfortable engaging stakeholders at all levels including C-suite.
  • Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated success managing sales cycles of 3-6 months involving complex stakeholder environments.
  • Familiarity with sales tools like Salesforce, HubSpot, or equivalent CRM platforms.
  • Experience in selling SaaS solutions is highly beneficial.

Why Join Klipboard?

This role offers the opportunity to shape and grow a data‑led commercial function within a scaling global business. You will play a pivotal role in turning data assets into measurable commercial value, influencing both strategy and execution across automotive and beyond.

Company Info

You may also have seen from our recent posts that we are excited to begin sharing our new company name – Klipboard. Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is becoming Klipboard and our new brand is designed to bring together our expertise across distribution, automotive, retail, rental, transport management, manufacturing, and field service management. We have offices based across the world and we are looking for talented individuals to join our growing teams. Due to our growth over the last few years it is an exciting time to join us as we enter our next chapter! At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work."

Equal Opportunities

As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other's differences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our company and culture. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, where creativity and valuing differences enable us all to thrive and sparks innovation.

If you require any help, adjustments and/or support during the interview and offer process then please advise our TA or HR team.

Research shows that women and other underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet every listed requirement. However, we recognise that skills and experience come in many forms, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every criterion. If you are passionate about this role and believe you have the right mindset and transferrable skills, we would love to hear from you!

To all recruitment agencies: Klipboard does not accept agency speculative resumes. At present we only accept CV’s from Agencies on our PSL who have been assigned specific position/s. Please do not forward resumes to our careers site or direct to Klipboard employee as this does not constitute an introduction and Klipboard retrospectively will not be liable for any candidate ownership or fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

 

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Skills Required

  • 3-5+ years of B2B sales experience with SaaS, ERP, fintech solutions
  • Proven success in new business development and negotiation
  • Strong understanding of operational management in capital intensive sectors
  • Excellent communication skills engaging stakeholders at all levels
  • Highly self-motivated with ability to work independently
  • Experience managing sales cycles of 3-6 months
  • Familiarity with Salesforce, HubSpot, or equivalent CRM platforms
  • Experience in selling SaaS solutions

Klipboard Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Klipboard and has not been reviewed or approved by Klipboard.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical insurance is part of the package, and the overall benefits are sometimes described as strong with rare company-covered items. In some locations, HSA-plan options and employer contributions are available.
  • Retirement Support A pension with life and risk coverage and a 401(k) are offered, with matching referenced in some contexts. This establishes a baseline of long-term financial protection.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO and flexible time off are available alongside a hybrid schedule of three days in office and two remote. These policies support work-life balance across many roles.

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The Company
HQ: Hungerford
1,203 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Klipboard | Business Management Software Solutions Klipboard (formerly Kerridge Commercial Systems) delivers industry-leading, cloud-based business management software to companies across distribution, automotive, retail, rental, manufacturing, transport management, and field service sectors. Powering Business Growth Since 1976 For over 45 years, we've partnered with 50,000+ customers worldwide, helping them modernise operations, increase efficiency, and stay ahead of evolving market demands. With 1,600+ professionals across offices in the UK, North America, South Africa, Australia, The Nordics and Benelux we provide localised expertise with global scale. Comprehensive Solutions to Make Your Day-to-Day Simpler Our integrated software ecosystem includes: - Cloud ERP and business management systems - Mobile applications and eCommerce platforms - Field service management and route optimisation - Warehouse management and asset tracking - CRM, ePOS and digital payment solutions - Business intelligence and data analytics - Your Trusted Digital Transformation Partner We don't just provide software - we understand your industry's unique challenges and design solutions that evolve with your business. Our mission is to deliver the visibility, control, and agility you need to drive sustainable growth. Join Our Growing Team We're hiring talented professionals. Explore career opportunities at Klipboard. Ready to transform your business? Visit for more information and to book a demo: www.klipboard.com (UK) www.klipboard.com/en-us/ (US & Canada) www.klipboard.com/en-za/ (South Africa) www.klipboard.com/en-au/ (Australia) www.klipboard.com/nl-nl/ (Netherlands) www.klipboard.com/nl-be/ (Belgium) www.klipboard.com/sv-se/ (Sweden)

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