Direct Sales Agent

Energy Vault; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable-energy provider is seeking Direct Sales Agents to promote solar and backup power solutions. The role involves engaging with potential customers, explaining the benefits of products, and achieving sales targets. Candidates with B2C sales experience and excellent communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in B2C sales, preferably in energy or telecoms.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with diverse communities.
• Confident in cold approaching customers face-to-face.

Responsibilities

• Approach customers to promote solar power subscriptions.
• Explain the benefits of energy solutions and assist with applications.
• Meet daily sales targets and maintain customer interaction records.

Skills

Sales closing

Customer engagement

Communication

Overcoming objections

Trust building

Job description

Our client, a renewable‑energy provider offering solar power and backup solutions through an affordable, subscription-based model is looking for Direct Sales Agents.

Responsibilities:

• Approach and engage potential customers at homes or businesses to promote solar and backup power subscriptions.
• Explain and demonstrate how the energy solutions work (solar, battery backups, portable units), focusing on benefits like zero upfront cost, load-shedding protection, and long-term savings.
• Assess the customer’s current power situation, needs, and location suitability for solar or backup units.
• Deliver compelling sales pitches tailored to the customer’s needs using clear, professional, and persuasive communication.
• Handle objections with confidence and professionalism, guiding customers toward the best subscription plan for their situation.
• Assist customers in completing online or paper-based application forms on-site, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Plan and cover assigned residential or commercial zones efficiently, logging daily activities and progress.
• Meet or exceed daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets; maintain accurate records of customer interactions and signed deals.

Requirements:

• at least 3 years of experience in B2C sales, especially in energy, telecoms, insurance, or subscriptions, is a strong advantage.
• Confident in cold approaching customers face-to-face.
• Strong sales closing skills and ability to overcome objections.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed targets in a high-pressure environment.
• Comfortable explaining technical products in simple terms.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to build trust quickly and connect with diverse communities.
• Persuasive, authentic, and customer-centric.