Sales Consulant

Dis-Chem Life; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and wellness provider in South Africa is seeking skilled Sales Agents to connect with customers inside busy retail stores. As a Sales Consultant, you'll engage directly with clients, providing tailored financial solutions that meet their needs while achieving sales targets. Ideal candidates should have a Matric certificate and experience in sales or financial services. This role offers a competitive salary with commission, as well as the opportunity to engage with potential clients daily.

Benefits

Salary plus commission

No cold calling

Access to marketing and operational support

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years' experience in an advice-giving role or retail environment.
• Proven track record in client engagement and sales.
• Ability to work retail hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Engage with walk-in customers to identify needs and introduce products.
• Deliver compliant, needs-based financial advice.
• Achieve sales targets in a retail setting.
• Maintain product knowledge and compliance standards.

Skills

Face-to-face engagement

Sales performance track record

Interpersonal skills

Listening skills

Education

Matric (National Senior Certificate)

Post Matric qualification in FMCG, Retail, or Business

Job description

Department: Distribution – Retail Channel

Reports to: Regional Team Lead

Location: Dis-Chem Stores – Nationwide

Welcome to the frontline of protection. At Dis-Chem Life, we are doing it differently.

We are putting Sales Consultants inside the busiest health and wellness stores in South Africa.

We are looking for skilled Sales Agents nationally, to be placed in retail stores where thousands of people walk in every day, seeking care, support, and solutions.

Access to real people, in real life, real moments with real needs, standing a few metres away. And that’s where you come in.

Summary Of The Role

To connect with customers in-store, in real time, and provide tailored financial solutions that meet their immediate and long-term needs. As a Dis-Chem Life sales Consultant, you will turn everyday store visits into meaningful conversations that protect lives, build trust, and grow our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage directly with walk-in customers in a retail environment to identify their needs and introduce Dis-Chem Life’s insurance and financial products.
• Deliver compliant, needs-based financial advice face-to-face.
• Build trust and long-term relationships with customers by demonstrating product value and relevance to their life stage.
• Consistently achieve sales targets and conversion metrics in a high-traffic retail setting.
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge, compliance, and FSCA regulatory requirements.
• Represent Dis-Chem Life with professionalism and approachability, reinforcing our reputation for care and expertise.
• Keep accurate records of client interactions and complete all required documentation in line with compliance standards.

Benefits

• Salary, plus rich commission structure
• You are not behind a desk. You are on the floor, engaging people who are already in a mindset of looking after themselves and their loved ones.
• Built-in opportunity. Thousands of potential customers walk past you daily no cold calling, just warm, in-person connections.
• The retail advantage. Leverage the trust and footfall of South Africa’s busiest health and wellness stores to accelerate the growth your client base.
• Access to marketing, product, and operational support

Requirements

• Matric (National Senior Certificate) (Required)
• Post Matric qualification, Diploma or Degree in a relevant field (e.g., FMCG, Retail, Business, or related) (Advantageous)
• If previously registered on a License, Hold Fit & Proper status
• Minimum 2–4 year's experience in either an advice-giving role within insurance or financial services, or in a high-traffic retail environment (FMCG, automotive, or similar)
• Proven track record in face-to-face client engagement and sales performance
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts for customers
• Ability to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays as required
• Reliable transport to and from your allocated store