Junior Sales Executive Domestic Appliances

West Coast Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic lifestyle and design company in Cape Town seeks a passionate sales professional. You will grow sales across retail and engage with customers around premium cooking appliances. Key responsibilities include relationship building, showroom demonstrations, and managing customer accounts. Ideal candidates bring sales experience, strong communication skills, and are self-motivated. This role offers a competitive salary package and a travel allowance, along with opportunities for growth within a fast-evolving division.

Benefits

R5000 travel allowance

Opportunities for growth

Dynamic, design-focused team environment

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of sales experience in a customer-facing industry.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle are mandatory.
• Ability to explain product features and benefits clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow sales across multiple channels.
• Drive new business through relationships with architects and designers.
• Conduct showroom demonstrations and consultations.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer engagement

Excellent communication

Strong design sense

Proficiency in digital tools

Tools

Monday.com

Excel

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Young, Energetic and driven individual who is passionate about design, lifestyle, and retail, and who enjoys engaging with customers. A genuine interest in cooking, outdoor living, and lifestyle products such as braais, pizza ovens, smokers, and premium home appliances will be a strong advantage. As part of our Domestic Department, you will represent and grow leading international brands in the South African market. You will work closely with our sales and marketing teams to increase product visibility, build strong dealer relationships, develop new opportunities, and bring the brands to life through showroom displays, activations, and digital campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Develop and grow sales across retail, dealer, and direct customer channels.
• Drive new business development through relationship building with architects, interior designers, kitchen studios, and outdoor retailers.
• Conduct showroom demonstrations and customer consultations, ensuring a high-quality brand experience.
• Collaborate with the Cape Town and Johannesburg teams to manage joint projects, customer listings, and product training.
• Process quotes, orders, and follow up on outstanding payments for special orders and showroom sales.
• Manage customer accounts and ensure premium after‑sales service.

Marketing & Brand Presentation

• Work with the marketing team to position products with strong visual and design‑led appeal.
• Manage domestic and outdoor showroom displays, ensuring they align with brand standards and current promotions.
• Support marketing activations, events, and exhibitions.
• Assist with managing brand presence on online platforms including listings, imagery, and promotions.
• Provide feedback to the marketing team on campaigns, customer engagement, and new opportunities.

Operations & Coordination

• Communicate with suppliers on stock orders, pricing, and product updates.
• Monitor stock levels, pricing consistency, and online product visibility.
• Maintain accurate customer databases, mailing lists, and warranty records.
• Provide insights on competitor activity, market trends, and consumer preferences.
• Contribute to the department’s profit targets and long‑term brand growth.

Skills, Experience & other requirements

• 1 to 3 years of sales experience in a sales driven or customer facing industry. A strong interest in understanding products and how they are used by customers, with the ability to explain features, benefits, and value clearly. Experience in consultative selling, solution‑based sales, or working with technical or lifestyle products will be considered a strong advantage.
• Exposure to or enthusiasm for the outdoor cooking and lifestyle appliance category is a strong bonus.
• Strong design sense ability to present products in an aspirational, lifestyle‑driven way.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with a customer‑first attitude.
• Proficient in Monday.com, Excel, Teams, and MS Office with basic digital marketing knowledge.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to occasionally assist at weekend trade shows, demos, or retail activations.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle (mandatory).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic, design‑focused team representing global brands in South Africa.
• Work with stylish, innovative, and premium cooking appliances.
• Freedom to bring your creativity, energy, and entrepreneurial spirit into the role.
• Competitive salary package and opportunities for growth within a fast‑evolving division.
• R5000 travel allowance.