Community Sales Agent

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonuses

Commission based on sales performance

Training and development programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a personable Sales Agent to represent the brand in Soweto and surrounding communities. You will build trust with residents and businesses, explain products, and close sales while supporting local economic growth.

The role rewards a strong communicator who is connected to the community, capable of working independently, and motivated by personal and team sales targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales or customer-facing roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a friendly demeanor.
• Strong understanding of and connection to the Soweto community.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service best practices.
• A matric certificate or equivalent is required; further sales training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage with potential customers in the Soweto community through outreach methods.
• Present and explain products or services effectively, addressing customer inquiries.
• Build and maintain positive relationships within the community to foster customer loyalty.
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within the local market.
• Process sales orders accurately and ensure timely delivery or service activation.
• Gather feedback from the community to inform product and service improvements.

Skills

Sales Experience

Communication

Community Engagement

Time Management

Customer Service

Education

Matric or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a personable and community-oriented Sales Agent to represent their brand within Soweto and its surrounding communities. This role focuses on building trust and driving sales through direct engagement with local residents and businesses. You will be the local face of the company, understanding community needs and offering products or services that provide tangible value. The ideal candidate is a natural communicator, deeply connected to the community, and driven by a desire to contribute to local economic growth while achieving personal sales goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with potential customers in the Soweto community through various outreach methods.
• Present and explain products or services effectively, addressing customer inquiries.
• Build and maintain positive relationships within the community to foster customer loyalty.
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within the local market.
• Process sales orders accurately and ensure timely delivery or service activation.
• Gather feedback from the community to inform product and service improvements.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales or customer-facing roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a friendly demeanor.
• Strong understanding of and connection to the Soweto community.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service best practices.
• A matric certificate or equivalent is required; further sales training is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for commission based on sales performance.
• Training and development programs to enhance sales skills.
• The chance to make a positive impact within the local community.
• Supportive team environment and management.