Sales Consultant

DevFinders; Pietermaritzburg; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing cleaning services company in South Africa is seeking an enthusiastic Sales Consultant. This remote role involves initiating calls to potential clients, converting leads, and building strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will have sales experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The position offers a base salary of R8,000 per month with uncapped commission potential and generous leave.

Benefits

Uncapped commission potential

40 paid leave days per year

Ongoing training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a sales role, preferably within cleaning or service-related sectors.
• Proven success in meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently within a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Initiate outbound calls to prospective clients.
• Convert qualified leads into confirmed bookings.
• Build meaningful client relationships to drive repeat business.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Who We Are

We are a growing UK-based cleaning company committed to delivering high-quality service to our clients. With our continued growth, we’re seeking an enthusiastic and results-oriented Sales Consultant with a background in the cleaning or wider services industry. If you thrive on building relationships, closing deals, and exceeding expectations, we’d love to connect!

Role Overview

• Initiate outbound calls to introduce prospective clients to our cleaning solutions.
• Assess client needs and provide tailored service recommendations.
• Convert qualified leads into confirmed bookings by clearly conveying service benefits.
• Maintain a strong understanding of our service offerings to confidently handle client inquiries.
• Build meaningful client relationships to drive repeat business and word-of-mouth referrals.
• Meet and aim to exceed monthly sales targets and performance benchmarks.
• Log client interactions and sales progress accurately using our CRM platform.
• Follow up with leads, handle objections, and resolve concerns with professionalism and empathy.

Who You Are

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a sales role, preferably within cleaning or service-related sectors (e.g. move-out cleans, deep cleans, carpet cleaning).
• Proven success in meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-first mindset.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently within a remote team.
• Equipped with a reliable laptop, strong internet connection, and backup solutions.
• Comfortable using CRM systems to manage contacts and sales activities.
• Able to remain calm under pressure and respond to objections with confidence.
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Confident negotiator who handles feedback and concerns with a solution-focused attitude.

What We Offer

• A base salary of R8,000 / month with uncapped commission potential.
• Generous leave allowance of 40 paid days per year.
• A supportive, collaborative remote work environment with ongoing training and growth opportunities.

Think You’re a Good Fit?

If you bring energy, charm, and a natural talent for sales—and you believe in creating happy clients—we want to hear from you! As Richard Branson famously said: "Train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough so they don't want to." Bring the right mindset, and we’ll provide the rest.