Sales assistant

Griffin Standard marketing; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Standard Marketing in Vereeniging is seeking a driven Direct Sales Agent to engage customers in office and field settings, generate sales, and support administrative tasks.

You will work with a team and also take ownership of personal and team performance, with opportunities to develop leadership skills and contribute to business growth. The role requires self-motivation, reliability, and a hunger to learn and grow.

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate strong customer-facing skills.
• Ability to meet sales targets.
• Organized and capable of independent work.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the business.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and deliver excellent service.
• Generate leads, close sales, and meet targets.
• Manage daily sales activities and administration.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.
• Develop and lead sales initiatives when required.
• Own personal and team performance.
• Represent the business professionally in office and on field.
• Identify growth opportunities for the business.

Skills

Sales excellence

Customer engagement

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Direct Sales Agent

We are looking for a driven, self-motivated, and people-oriented Direct Sales Agent with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong desire to learn and grow.

The role involves both office and field work, requiring someone who can confidently engage with customers, generate sales, handle administration, and work effectively with a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and provide excellent customer service.
• Generate leads, close sales, and achieve set targets.
• Manage daily sales activities, customer follow-ups, and administration.
• Work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Manage and develop a sales team where required.
• Take ownership of personal and team performance.
• Represent the business professionally in the office and field.
• Continuously learn, improve, and identify opportunities to grow the business.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Strong sales and customer-service abilities.
• Good organisational, administrative, and work habits.
• Ability to manage yourself, your time, and others.
• Student mentality — willing to learn, receive coaching, and grow.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, reliable, and target-driven.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Entrepreneurial mindset — treats the business as if it were their own.
• Previous sales or customer-facing experience is advantageous.
• We are looking for someone who takes ownership, gets results, works well with people, and is hungry to grow.