Protea Care is seeking a confident, empathetic and dynamic individual to join our growing team in Durban as a
New Business Acquisition Associate.
As a New Business Acquisition Associate you will be responsible for identifying and securing new business in line with Protea Care’s growth strategy, mission, vision and goals, ensuring our values are met every step of the way.
Protea Care is a trusted and reliable in-home care agency operating throughout the Western and Eastern Capes and most recently moving into KZN, delivering exceptional care to clients from the comfort of their own homes.
Our Values: Faith, Honesty, Integrity, Transparency and Courage.
Our Vision: To provide safe, sustainable and affordable care to all who require it, with inclusivity, diversity and empathy. To change lives through mindful care with a dedicated, qualified and trustworthy team dedicated to the community, with a common goal at our core of providing trusted in-home care with the courage to stand up against wrongdoing.
Our mission: To continuously assist and enable clients to live a purposeful, quality and independent lifestyle within their own home. To provide a transparent service with a compassionate approach, regularly reflecting on what can be improved for the service user and employee alike, striving for consistent excellence.
Your Responsibilities:
- Identifying and qualifying new business through campaigns, active networking and social media, with focus on building client relationships
- Building and maintaining relationships with potential clients
- Collaborating with sales and marketing teams
- Managing the acquisition cycle from prospecting to closing contracts
- Visiting new clients
- Producing weekly activity and conversion reports to Management and providing assistance to the marketing team
Required skills and experience
- Driver
- A deep understanding and interest for the home healthcare industry
- Minimum 5 years in a face to face soft sales environment
- Diploma in Sales and Customer Service with a degree preferred
- Fluency in English and Afrikaans
- Posses strong negotiation and communication skills
- You will be a natural empath, with the ability to connect and build rapport with people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities
- Computer literate with an advanced knowledge of Google Drive and Facebook Meta Suit
- Knowledge and confidence in actively participating in networking and business events in the local areas, showcasing and promoting Protea Care
- You will be professional, dressed appropriately and conduct yourself in line with the ethos of Protea Care at all times
- Ability to organize and multi task, ensuring your work load is prioritized and time managed as required
This role is a straight commission based role providing you the chance to control your own monthly income based on successfully securing new business; giving you freedom to manage your own time, with the potential to earn in excess of R50,000 per month. We are a diverse and inclusive company and believe in treating our employees with respect and honesty regardless of age, rage, sex, identity or disability.
If you feel that you may be suited for this role, possess the skills required and meet the characteristics of what we are seeking and are looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity, please email your CV and qualifications to the below contact details and we will be in touch.
Please note, this role is not for the average sales person. We need you to be empathetic, understanding and knowledgeable of the people you will be working with. Our clients suffer with chronic illness and disease, end of life diagnosis and extreme living difficulties- compassion and empathy is a necessity for this role.
Whilst you wait for feedback on your application, we encourage you to visit our website:
www.proteacare.org
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: R5 000,00 - R50 000,00 per month
Expected hours: No more than 35 per week
Experience:
- Sales : 3 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
