Sales and Business Development Consultant

Status Staffing; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 182,800 - 218,959; Full time

Job summary

Status Staffing in South Africa seeks an energetic Sales & Marketing professional based in the Winelands/Overberg area. The role requires bilingual Afrikaans and English, a Matric, and a Marketing/Sales qualification, plus two years of sales experience.

You will drive growth, manage client engagements, and coordinate training interventions with the consultancy team. Responsibilities include reporting, CRM updates, proposals, and efficient scheduling.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' sales and marketing experience.
• Bilingual Afrikaans and English (non-negotiable).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Own transport and a valid driver's license.
• Grade 12 / Matric; degree or diploma in Marketing/Sales preferred.
• Customer-focused with commitment to service.
• Innovative mindset to drive sales growth.
• Residence in Winelands / Overberg area is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales to meet budgeted targets and report monthly results.
• Submit monthly sales reports comparing vs. budget.
• Manage weekly activities to acquire new SME clients needing ISO/FS related services.
• Achieve monthly activity targets and provide weekly updates by Friday 15:00.
• Conduct cold, follow-up, and courtesy calls; email client communication.
• Schedule and run software demonstrations; visit clients.
• Manage Mailchimp subscriptions and engagement.
• Coordinate consultants' calendars with client projects and training.
• Organize training interventions and ensure client satisfaction.
• Liaise with clients, delegates, facilitators, and venues for smooth execution.
• Process delegate registrations and provide data for invoicing.
• Maintain CRM with up-to-date client information.
• Prepare and send client proposals/quotations within two working days.
• Develop professional client proposals for training services.
• Attend planning meetings, franchise sales meetings, and team reviews.
• Maintain organized electronic filing on OneDrive for client data.
• Respond to website inquiries within two working days.
• Support biannual customer satisfaction surveys and competitor benchmarking.
• Contribute to research supporting annual sales/marketing strategy.
• Perform ad hoc duties to support team and client relationships.

Skills

Sales experience

Bilingual Afrikaans & English

MS Office proficiency

Own transport & license

Customer-focused

Innovative mindset

Residence in Winelands/Overberg

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Marketing/Sales degree or diploma

Tools

CRM system

Job description

A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent

SECTOR : Sales

BASIC SALARY : R18 000.00 + Commission + Benefits

START DATE : A.S.A.P

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 2 years' sales and marketing experience.
• Must be bilingual in Afrikaans and English (non-negotiable).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Own reliable transport and a valid driver's license (non-negotiable).
• Grade 12 / Matric qualification required.
• Marketing, Sales, or related Degree, Diploma, or suitable qualification.
• Customer-focused with a strong commitment to delivering excellent service.
• Innovative mindset with the ability and willingness to research new ways to drive sales growth.
• Candidates must reside in Winelands / Overberg area, this is non-negotiable.

DUTIES:

• Drive sales to achieve budgeted targets and present sales performance updates during monthly reviews.
• Prepare and submit monthly sales reports comparing actual performance against budget.
• Manage weekly sales activities focused on acquiring new clients, specifically small to medium-sized manufacturers requiring GFSI Intermediate, ISO 22000, and FSSC 22000 services.
• Achieve agreed monthly sales activity targets and provide weekly sales activity reports by 15:00 every Friday.
• Conduct a range of sales activities, including:
• Cold calls, follow-up calls, and courtesy calls.
• Client communication via email.
• Scheduling and conducting software demonstration appointments.
• Client visits.
• Managing Mailchimp subscriptions and engagement.
• Plan and coordinate consultants’ calendars based on client projects and scheduled training interventions, ensuring effective communication between consultants and clients.
• Organize and coordinate training interventions to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Liaise with clients, delegates, facilitators, and training venues to ensure smooth execution of training interventions.
• Ensure delegate registration forms are completed and processed.
• Provide required information to the Accounts Department timeously to enable accurate invoicing per delegate before training commences.
• Liaise with administrative staff to ensure training materials are prepared and printed, and delegates receive agendas prior to training.
• Monitor the quality of training interventions by contacting selected delegates after each session and reporting any concerns or areas for improvement.
• Accurately record sales activities and maintain up-to-date client information within the CRM system.
• Prepare and send client proposals and quotations within two working days of receiving a request.
• Develop professional, accurate, and well-presented client proposals for training services.
• Attend weekly planning meetings with consultants, administrative staff, and relevant stakeholders to discuss client commitments and upcoming projects.
• Participate in monthly franchise sales team meetings.
• Maintain an organized electronic filing system on OneDrive for all client and sales-related information to ensure easy access and reference.
• Respond to website enquiries forwarded by Head Office within two working days.
• Implement and report on biannual customer satisfaction surveys.
• Assist with annual competitor benchmarking surveys.
• Contribute to research initiatives supporting the annual sales and marketing strategy.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required to support team members and ensure client relationships are maintained professionally.

HOURS:

• Monday to Friday: 08:00-16:30