Sales Consultant

The Talent Room; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Representative to meet sales targets by visiting customers and developing new business. Candidates should possess at least a National Senior Certificate and have 2+ years of sales experience in a retail or wholesale environment. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential. This role is perfect for someone with ambition and a drive to succeed in sales.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of sales experience in retail or wholesale.
• Exposure to an interior design environment is a plus.
• Computer literate with own reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Meet sales targets by visiting customers and selling merchandise.
• Develop new business by identifying sales opportunities.
• Build productive relationships with customers.

Skills

Good telephone etiquette

Excellent communication skills

Good presentation skills

Building and maintaining customer relationships

Excellent customer service

Selling products and concepts

Developing new business

Good business etiquette

Education

National Senior Certificate

Certificate or Diploma in Sales or Marketing

Job description

Duties and responsibilities :

• Meet sales targets by visiting customers according to contact plan and selling merchandise
• Develop new business by identifying new sales opportunities
• Build productive relationships with customers

Requirements :

• National Senior Certificate
• Certificate or Diploma in Sales or Marketing is an advantage
• Minimum 2 years sales experience retail or wholesale environment preferred
• Exposure to an interior design environment is an advantage
• Computer literate
• Own reliable vehicle

Skills and Knowledge required :

• Good telephone etiquette
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
• Good presentation skills
• Good with building and maintaining customer relationships
• Excellent customer service and after sales service
• Good with selling products and concepts
• Good with developing new business and markets
• Professional with good business etiquette

Behaviours essential :

• Be assertive with drive and ambition
• Be decisive and able to prioritize
• Be determined
• Able to cope with stress
• Good with time management and activity planning
• Able to take action, initiative and follow through
• Creativity and innovative thinking