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Direct Sales Rep I
full-timeJohannesburg

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Location

Johannesburg

Type

full-time

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About this role

About Our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional serves customers in over 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide. As part of RELX, we provide information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. We lead in deploying AI and advanced technologies to improve productivity and transform the legal market, using ethical and powerful generative AI solutions tailored to each legal use case.

About the role:

We are looking for a results-driven Direct Sales Representative to promote and sell a range of products and services to new and existing customers. In this role, you will support lead generation efforts, inform clients about new offerings, and contribute to building a strong sales pipeline. You’ll work across various accounts and product lines, helping to drive growth through effective outreach and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and research prospective clients in target industries.
  • Initiate contact through email, phone, and social media to generate interest. Qualify leads and schedule meetings for Account Executives.
  • Maintain accurate records of outreach and progress in the CRM system. Collaborate with marketing and sales to refine outreach strategies.
  • Stay informed about our products, services, and industry trends.
  • Contribute to lead generation plans and pipeline development.
  • Meet or exceed monthly targets for qualified opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to build relationships and engage diverse stakeholders.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with good time management.
  • Comfortable using CRM tools and digital communication platforms.
  • Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
  • Experience in sales, customer service, or outreach is a plus—not required. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • No specific degree required—equivalent experience or transferable skills welcome

Work in a Way That Works for You

We promote a healthy work/life balance with numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals. We offer flexible working hours to help you fit everything in and work when you are most productive.

About the Business

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organizations. With a presence in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RELX is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you need accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or contacting 1-855-833-5120.

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Other facts

Tech stack
Communication,Interpersonal Skills,Relationship Building,Time Management,CRM Tools,Digital Communication,Proactive,Sales Experience,Customer Service,Outreach

About Reed Technology

At LexisNexis Reed Tech, our mission is to enable the advancement of humanity by delivering better outcomes to the innovation community. Each and every day, the work our team does supports the development of new technologies and processes that ultimately advance humanity.

Helping our customers reach their goals is our primary focus. We enable innovators to accomplish more by helping them make informed decisions, be more productive, comply with regulations and ultimately achieve superior results. Our overall success is measured by how well we deliver these results.

Our workflow and analytic solutions enable the innovation ecosystem to be more effective and efficient at bringing meaningful innovation to our world. We serve researchers, law firms, department heads, patent offices, competition authorities, universities, and financial services firms. We seek to deliver better outcomes to anyone who creates, prosecutes, defends, and analyzes innovation.

Our business is a division of LexisNexis Legal and Professional, a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, business information and analytics that help customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Information Services
Founding Year: 1961

What you'll do

  • The Direct Sales Representative will identify and research prospective clients, initiate contact to generate interest, and qualify leads for Account Executives. They will also maintain records in the CRM system and collaborate with marketing and sales teams.

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What does a Direct Sales Rep I do at Reed Technology?

As a Direct Sales Rep I at Reed Technology, you will: the Direct Sales Representative will identify and research prospective clients, initiate contact to generate interest, and qualify leads for Account Executives. They will also maintain records in the CRM system and collaborate with marketing and sales teams..

Why join Reed Technology as a Direct Sales Rep I?

Reed Technology is a leading Information Services company.

Is the Direct Sales Rep I position at Reed Technology remote?

The Direct Sales Rep I position at Reed Technology is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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