sales consultant

Ground One Direct Marketing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ground One Direct Marketing in Cape Town is seeking a Sales Consultant to engage directly with customers, presenting products and services in a clear and persuasive manner. You will build relationships, understand customer needs, and drive growth through effective sales conversations.

The role focuses on achieving sales targets in a performance-driven team, with opportunities to grow through client engagement and leading initiatives. A positive, professional presence is essential.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in sales, customer service, retail, promotions, or client-facing roles.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in speaking with customers and presenting solutions.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective customers to introduce products and services clearly and persuasively.
• Build strong customer relationships through face-to-face interactions.
• Understand customer needs and recommend suitable solutions.
• Aim to achieve individual and team sales targets via outreach and follow-up.
• Answer questions and provide accurate product information.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Retail background

Promotions

Client-facing

Job description

Sales Consultant

About Ground One Direct Marketing

Ground One Direct Marketing connects brands with customers through direct, results-focused outreach. We are looking for a Sales Consultant who enjoys building relationships, understanding customer needs, and helping drive business growth through effective sales conversations.

Role Overview

As a Sales Consultant, you will represent client offerings directly to prospective customers, create positive first impressions, and help turn interest into long-term value. This role is ideal for someone who is confident communicating with people, motivated by goals, and eager to grow their sales career in a performance-driven team.

What You’ll Do

• Engage with prospective customers to introduce products and services in a clear, professional, and persuasive way

• Build strong customer relationships through face-to-face communication and attentive service

• Understand customer needs and recommend suitable solutions

• Achieve individual and team sales targets through consistent outreach and follow-up

• Answer questions, address concerns, and provide accurate product information

• Maintain a positive and professional brand presence during all customer interactions

• Collaborate with team members and leadership to refine sales strategies and improve results

• Stay informed on campaign goals, product updates, and market trends

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently meeting or exceeding sales goals

• Creating strong customer experiences that build trust and loyalty

• Contributing to a team culture focused on accountability, learning, and results

• Identifying opportunities to improve outreach and sales effectiveness

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales, customer service, retail, promotions, or a client-facing role

• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• Confidence speaking with customers and presenting solutions

• Self-motivated with a goal-oriented mindset

• Strong work ethic and a willingness to learn

• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

• Professional attitude and appearance

• Strong organizational and time management skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in direct marketing or face-to-face sales

• Experience working toward performance targets or commission-based goals

• Comfort handling objections and closing sales

• Interest in developing leadership or management skills

Growth Opportunities

Ground One Direct Marketing supports career development for team members who show initiative, consistency, and strong performance. This role offers the opportunity to strengthen your sales skills, deepen your understanding of customer engagement, and grow into expanded responsibilities over time.

Team Culture

We value professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You’ll join a team that encourages development, recognizes results, and supports individuals who are ready to take ownership of their success.