Sales Associate - Eastern Cape

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with commission

Hybrid work model

Training and development

Employee discounts

Team atmosphere

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, is seeking a Sales Associate for a hybrid role combining remote duties with essential in-person client interactions. You will engage customers, identify needs, present products, and process transactions to drive sales.

The ideal candidate brings customer service experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well both independently and with a team. Training, development, and employee discounts are provided to support success.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or customer service preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Friendly, approachable demeanor focused on customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Basic understanding of sales principles and product knowledge.
• Must be able to travel within the Queenstown area for client visits as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in identifying suitable products and services based on their needs.
• Conduct product demonstrations and provide information to prospective clients.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Follow up with customers to ensure satisfaction and build long-term relationships.
• Contribute to achieving team sales targets through active customer engagement.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure stock availability.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for an enthusiastic and customer-oriented Sales Associate to support their operations in the Queenstown, Eastern Cape region. This role offers a flexible work arrangement, allowing for a hybrid approach that combines remote responsibilities with essential in-person client interactions. You will play a crucial role in engaging with customers, understanding their needs, and promoting our client's products and services. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. This is a great opportunity to build a foundation in sales within a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist customers in identifying suitable products and services based on their needs.
• Conduct product demonstrations and provide information to prospective clients.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Follow up with customers to ensure satisfaction and build long-term relationships.
• Contribute to achieving team sales targets through active customer engagement.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure stock availability.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a sales or customer service role is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A friendly and approachable demeanor with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of sales principles and product knowledge.
• Must be able to travel within the Queenstown area for client visits as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with commission opportunities.
• Flexible hybrid work model for improved work-life balance.
• Training and development in sales techniques.
• Employee discounts on company products.
• A positive and encouraging team atmosphere.