Sales Consultant

Believe Resourcing; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in interior and décor seeks a Sales Consultant to promote and sell premium products. This dynamic, customer-facing role involves achieving sales targets, developing new business, and maintaining customer relationships. Candidates should have a National Senior Certificate, a minimum of 2 years sales experience, and strong communication skills. A valid driver's license and fluency in English plus another South African language are required. This position is field-based, requiring visits to clients and attending industry events.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of sales experience, preferably in retail or wholesale.
• Exposure to interior design or décor is advantageous.
• Fluency in English and one other South African language.

Responsibilities

• Achieve agreed sales targets through effective territory management.
• Visit customers according to a structured contact plan.
• Identify customer needs and provide professional advice.
• Promote and sell product ranges and new launches.
• Manage back-orders, queries, and complaints promptly.

Skills

Strong sales and negotiation skills

Excellent presentation and communication abilities

Solid product knowledge

Customer service orientation

Ability to manage databases

Market awareness

Relationship-building capability

High levels of integrity

Organisation

Self-motivation

Education

National Senior Certificate

Certificate or Diploma in Sales and Marketing

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

Location: Field-based / On the road
Salary: R12500 Basic Salary + Commission + Allowances and Contribution to Medical Aid/Provident Fund
Hybrid or In-office: Field-based role (includes working every second Saturday)

About the Company

Our client is a well-established business operating within the interior and décor sector, supplying premium products to a diverse customer base. They are known for strong brand presence, quality merchandise and long-term customer partnerships.

Why Join Them

This is an opportunity to represent a respected brand in a dynamic, customer-facing sales role. You’ll work autonomously, build meaningful client relationships and play a key role in driving business growth within your allocated area.

About the Role

The Sales Consultant will be responsible for promoting and selling merchandise, sample books and partnership programmes within an allocated territory. The role focuses on meeting sales targets, developing new business opportunities and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers while working closely with internal teams.

Requirements and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve agreed sales targets through effective territory and customer management
• Visit customers according to a structured contact plan
• Identify customer needs and provide professional advice on product selection, pricing and care
• Promote and sell product ranges, new launches, specials and promotions
• Take orders and liaise with internal sales administration teams
• Manage back-orders, queries and complaints promptly and professionally
• Support payment collection and resolve account-related queries
• Develop new business opportunities and grow the client base
• Attend industry exhibitions, workshops and sales meetings
• Maintain accurate records, weekly call reports and sales activity reports
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and brand standards

Minimum Requirements:

• National Senior Certificate
• Certificate or Diploma in Sales and Marketing (advantageous)
• Minimum of 2 years’ sales experience (retail or wholesale preferred)
• Exposure to an interior design or décor environment (advantageous)
• Valid Code B driver’s licence
• Fluency in English and one other South African language (area dependent)

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong sales and negotiation skills
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities
• Solid product knowledge and customer service orientation
• Ability to manage databases, reports and MS Office applications
• Market awareness and relationship-building capability
• High levels of integrity, organisation and self-motivation