Sales Consultant - The Sanctuary

Virgin Active South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sales Consultant, where your passion for fitness and sales can inspire others to lead active lives. In this role, you will be responsible for achieving individual and club sales goals while promoting a vibrant fitness culture. Your daily activities will include generating leads, building strong customer relationships, and participating in community events. With a focus on excellent service and client satisfaction, you will play a vital role in expanding the customer base and strengthening loyalty. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a dynamic industry while making a positive impact on people's lives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in sales with proven performance.
• Strong skills in promotion, communication, and market analysis.

Responsibilities

• Generate new leads and exceed sales targets through effective planning.
• Maintain knowledge of products and competitors to enhance sales.

Skills

Sales Skills

Promotion Skills

Communication Skills

Customer-Centric Approach

Market Analysis Skills

Rapport-Building Skills

Education

Matric Qualification

Tertiary Qualification in Sales and Marketing

Tools

Virgin Active's Sales Tools

Job description

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Job title: Sales Consultant - The Sanctuary

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: May 23, 2025

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Your Purpose

The purpose of this role is to inspire people to live active lives and to ensure that individual and club sales goals are achieved monthly by promoting and marketing Virgin Active as the preferred choice in the fitness industry.

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan each day and month in advance to generate new leads, book appointments, and present to customers with the goal of making sales and exceeding sales targets.
• Record activity inputs using Virgin Active's tools and systems, adhering to timelines and procedures.
• Follow Virgin Active's sales processes and systems.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of VASA products and competitors’ offerings.
• Expand the customer base and strengthen loyalty through service calls, referrals, and network development.
• Understand prospective members' interests and needs, building rapport and matching products accordingly.
• Close sales by overcoming objections, with support from the Sales Manager and/or Regional Sales Coach.
• Report and analyze sales activities and data to plan future strategies.
• Participate in sales meetings, sharing best practices and ideas.
• Activate local marketing opportunities, including attending and organizing promotions, health days, and community events as a Virgin Active ambassador.

Minimum Requirements

We can't live without:

• Matric qualification (essential)
• Relevant tertiary qualification (preferred, e.g., Sales and Marketing)
• At least 2 years’ experience in sales
• Strong promotion and sales skills
• Proven sales performance
• Ability to plan daily activities for results
• Excellent rapport-building skills
• Effective communication and listening skills
• Customer-centric approach
• Market analysis skills and data-driven decision making
• Understanding of sales budgets and ratios
• Adherence to company systems and processes
• Excellent client relationship skills across demographics

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industry: Wellness and Fitness Services