Solution Advisor
We’re looking for a Solution Advisor (Gauteng) to join our Sales team!
This Solution Advisor role is a 6-month contract position. It has a dual purpose: firstly, to actively prospect and secure enterprise-level opportunities, driving innovative and high-value deals; and secondly, to support the Sales Manager in coordinating and strengthening the performance of the sales team.
- Type: Full-time (initial 6-month contract with potential for growth)
- Location: Office-based in Sandton, Gauteng (Raizcorp)
The candidate we’re looking for
- Self-motivated and results-driven.
- A strategic thinker with strong problem-solving ability.
- A proactive relationship builder with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Resilient and able to perform under pressure.
- Emotionally mature with strong ownership, accountability, and self-reflection.
- Able to take on constructive feedback and implement improvements.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Effective at managing time and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines.
- A strong communicator, both written and verbal, with confidence in presentations and negotiations.
A successful candidate understands that this role is target-driven and requires a high level of commitment to achieving sales outcomes, managing relationships, and meeting deadlines. The role may require travel where necessary.
Key responsibilities
Solution Advisor
- Identifying and researching potential corporate and government clients aligned to the organisation’s strategic goals.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with key decision-makers across target sectors.
- Developing tailored proposals and presentations that effectively address client needs and challenges.
- Leading negotiations to secure commercially sound, mutually beneficial agreements.
- Managing partnerships to ensure successful implementation and delivery against agreed outcomes.
- Conducting ongoing market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive insights.
- Collaborating with internal teams (product, marketing, finance) to deliver customised client solutions.
- Preparing and presenting regular reports on pipeline, activities, and performance.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date CRM records to support effective tracking, reporting, and follow-up.
- Achieving and exceeding sales activity and revenue targets.
- Supporting the Sales Manager in coordinating sales activities, schedules, and operational requirements.
- Facilitating effective communication across the sales team to ensure alignment and timely information flow.
- Managing and maintaining sales data, including tracking performance metrics and generating reports.
- Supporting the execution of sales strategies through coordinating meetings, presentations, and follow-up actions.
Technical skills & requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or a similar role, preferably within the corporate or government sectors.
- Proven track record of successfully closing large-scale deals and partnerships.
- Strong understanding of the corporate and government procurement processes.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Suite.
What’s in it for you?
- Enjoy up to 3 bonus leave days when taking leave during our December shutdown period.
- Prefer to work on your own device? We offer a device rental allowance.
- Work with top-tier tools including Slack, Asana, Google Workspace, Zoho CRM, Canva, and more.
- Be part of a young, dynamic, and high-performance team.
- Contribute to meaningful work that impacts education through Advantage Learn and the Advantage Learn Foundation.
- Access purposeful professional development aligned to your growth.
How to apply
If you are interested in the position and would like to find out more, please click here and submit your CV.
Please note that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of submitting your CV, you may consider your application unsuccessful.
