At Sov Tech, we believe the future of software lies in the talent, innovation, and creativity found on the African continent. Headquartered in South Africa, our team of highly-skilled engineers, designers, and strategists spans the continent, tapping into Africa's diversity to fuel a collaborative culture of disruptive thinking and technical excellence. For over a decade, we have been pioneering world-class software development for a global audience, with a mission to become Earth's leading software company from the world’s fastest-growing continent. We design and develop solutions that empower our clients to digitally transform and thrive globally. We are the leading custom software development company from Africa that, like any great tech company, was founded in a garage.

Sov Tech has now grown to more than 350 of the best software engineering experts, building world-class platforms for growing businesses across four cities on three continents. We are always actively searching for the continent's most talented and driven techies to join our growing team—those who benchmark themselves against the best on the planet and wake up hungry to master their craft and continue their advancement.

Position details:

We are searching high and low for our next Account Executive to join our Worldclass team in January 2025 !
At Sov Tech, an Account executive (AE) is a member of the Biz Dev team responsible for generating new business and helping the business GROW. They are more than just your standard “Salesman”, they are focused on building a strong #partnership with the client as well as not only understanding the pain points a client may have but actively working towards providing the best possible solutions to their pain points through the technology & services Sov Tech provides, with the support of our Sales Enablement, Talent Acquisition & Operational teams their job is to show the value of choosing Sov Tech to solve your businesses software needs. A good AE has to have excellent and consistent communication skills in order to maintain engagement with the client until the close of the sale.


What will you be doing?

• Meeting or exceeding the new business sales target
  
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities: Inbound/Outbound
  
• Listening & Understanding to the clients pain points in order to determine which combination of Sov Tech Services will aid in solving the client’s pain points
  
• Booking and running solution focused meetings with the client
  
• Working closely with the Sales Enablement, Talent Acquisition & Operational Teams to ensure we create a #worldclass solution to the client's pain point
  
• Excellent Client relations
  
• Drafting/Sending out of client contracts & agreements.
  
• Keeping accurate records of sales activities in our CRM
  

Skills & Experience

• 1 - 2 Years of experience
  
• Persuasion/Negotiation skills
  
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills to effectively present the company's services to clients.
  
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to identify new business opportunities and develop effective sales strategies
  
• Strong Business Acumen and Interpersonal Skills
  
• Epitome of Professionalism
  
• Ability to effectively work with multiple client opportunities and manage priorities effectively in order to meet and exceed targets.
  
• Solution focused problem-solving.
  
• Strong verbal and Written communication
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Time management
  
• Organisational skills
  
• Outbounding skills
  

Work Environment:
At Sov Tech, we foster a self-directed and inspiring work environment where our team members have the freedom to innovate and create. We believe in empowering our teams to take ownership of their projects and drive them to success. Collaboration and knowledge-sharing are at the core of our team's values, and we encourage continuous learning and growth. Join us to be part of a team that thrives on pushing the boundaries.


Our Interview Process:

• Introductory call with one of our Talent Partners
  
• Sales Technical Assessment
  
• Hiring team interview
  

Why Join us:
Join Sov Tech and become part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. Here's why you should consider joining us:


Exciting Projects: Work on diverse and challenging projects for leading clients across various industries, pushing the boundaries of web development.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a team that encourages collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning, fostering personal and professional growth.
Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly impact the success of our projects and clients, allowing you to make a tangible difference.
Professional Development: We provide opportunities for training and workshops to enhance your skills and keep you at the forefront of industry trends.
Competitive Compensation & medical aid contribution: We offer a competitive salary package with additional benefits.


If you are passionate about Software development, enjoy working with cutting-edge technologies, and want to be part of an inspiring team, Sov Tech is the place for you. Join us as we shape the future of software innovation.

Learn more about Sov Tech:

• Have a look through our Careers page & our values The Sov Tech Spex
  
• Check out our latest Blog posts.
  
• Dive into our Instagram page.