Sales Consultant - East Gate

Virgin Active South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Active South Africa is seeking a Sales Consultant in Johannesburg to inspire clients toward active lifestyles while achieving individual and club sales goals. The role demands strong sales, communication, and customer relationship management skills to enhance brand image and grow client connections. Applicants should possess a matric qualification and relevant sales experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the sales industry.
• Proven track record of sales performance.
• Understanding of market analysis and sales budgets.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily activities to generate new leads and meet sales targets.
• Maintain knowledge of Virgin Active products and competitor offerings.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers to increase loyalty.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication skills

Customer centricity

Analytical skills

Education

Matric qualification

Sales and Marketing qualification

Job description

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• The purpose of this role is to Inspire people to live active lives and to ensure that the individual and club sales goal is achieved monthly by promoting and marketing Virgin Active as the preferred choice in the fitness industry.
  
  

Your Purpose...

• The purpose of this role is to Inspire people to live active lives and to ensure that the individual and club sales goal is achieved monthly by promoting and marketing Virgin Active as the preferred choice in the fitness industry.
  
  

Your Duties and Responsibilities...

• Plan each day and month in advance, to generate new leads, book new appointments, and present to customers with the objective of making sales to successfully reach and exceed a pre-defined sales target.
• Record activity inputs using the tools and systems provided by Virgin Active, in line with timelines and procedures set.
• Abide by the Virgin Active sales processes and systems provided by Virgin Active.
• To maintain up to date, comprehensive knowledge and understanding of VASA products, as well as in comparison to competitors.
• To expand the customer base and strengthen the loyalty of existing customers through service calls to increase sales referrals, and ongoing development of networks and relationships.
• To understand prospective members’ individual interests and requirements, building rapport and matching their interest and needs with our product.
• Close sales by overcoming objections with the support of the Sales Manager and/or Regional Sales Coach.
• Report to the Sales Manager regarding reviews and analyse objectives and planned activities.
• To review and analyse sales data and statistics, to plan effectively for the future with the aim to increase sales and enhance our brand image.
• Participate in sales meetings by sharing best practice, ideas and making recommendations to generate new leads, increase sales, etc.
• Inform the local consumer of Virgin Active through activating unique marketing opportunities local to your club E.g. Attend, arrange, prepare, promotions, health days and corporate / community events as well as in-club events as a Virgin Active brand ambassador.
  
  

Our Minimum Requirements...

We can't live without...

• Matric qualification essential.
• Relevant tertiary qualification preferred (Sales and Marketing qualification).
• A minimum 2 years’ experience within the sales industry.
• Promotion and sales skills to sell the Virgin Active product and service effectively.
• Proven track record of sales performance.
• Plan daily activities to maximize results.
• The ability to build and maintain rapport with key customers and identify new opportunities.
• Telephone communication, and listening skills.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and leadership skills essential.
• Must be confident, polite and aware of the general matters taking place in the industry.
• Must be customer centric
• Must be able to analyse the market and use data to penetrate the market effectively.
• Must be financially astute and be able to understand sales budgets. Must have proven experience in calculating sales ratios.
• Understand and adhere to company systems and processes.
• Must have excellent client relationship building skills across all customer demographics.
  
  

We'd like you to have...

• Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment)
• Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
• Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
• Must be motivated to achieve success.
• A commitment to making a difference in people’s lives.
• A Growth mindset
• The ability to work independently.
• Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
• A drive to create moments of magic for our members.
• The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.
• Action orientation
  
  

We’d love you to have…

• Wellness knowledge, beyond the health club
• The ability to make quick and bold decisions.
• The ability to be agile.
• The ability to be collaborative.
• High Interpersonal skills (EQ)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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