Sales Executive

Weylandts Furniture Cape Town Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium retail brand in Cape Town is seeking a Sales Executive to drive revenue growth through exceptional customer experiences and consultative sales. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of sales experience and a record of exceeding targets. This role demands excellent communication skills and a passion for homeware products. Retail hours apply, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of executive-level sales experience in a premium retail or customer-facing environment.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a world-class, personalised in-store and post-sale experience.
• Consistently meet and exceed individual sales targets.
• Mentor team members and share best practices.

Skills

Customer-focused mindset

Strategic thinking

Sales expertise

Excellent communication skills

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Relevant diploma or degree in sales, business, or customer service

Job description

Overview

Job title: Sales Executive

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Role overview: As a Sales Executive, you will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth through exceptional customer experience, deep product knowledge, and a refined, consultative sales approach. This is a high-performance role, requiring a blend of creative flair, business acumen, and relationship management. You will consistently exceed expectations, both in sales and in service delivery, building long-term customer loyalty and contributing meaningfully to the Weylandts brand vision.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Experience & Relationship Management

• Deliver a world-class, personalised in-store and post-sale experience.
• Anticipate customer needs and tailor solutions that reflect their lifestyle and our brand ethos.
• Guide customers on product selection, care, space planning and styling.
• Build lasting client relationships to maximise lifetime value.

Sales & Business Development

• Consistently meet & exceed individual sales targets
• Cash Collected (Net of VAT), and
• Discount Target
• Pursue new business opportunities through networking, referrals, and prospecting.
• Represent the Weylandts brand with professionalism and confidence.

Operational Excellence

• Independently manage the full sales process from initial prospecting and first contact, through needs analysis, sales quote, negotiation, closing, and post-sale follow-up.
• Ensure excellence in all operational processes: sales orders, account management, stock management, SR management and studio referrals.
• Mentor team members and share best practices.
• Promote & champion the decorator / partner program.
• Uphold showroom standards and ensure that all items are priced and displayed correctly
• Stay compliant with all required training in line with company policy

What you bring

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Relevant diploma / degree in sales, business, or customer service is advantageous
• Minimum 5 years of executive-level sales experience in a premium retail, interiors or customer-facing environment
• Previous experience in retail or client-focused setting
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and networking skills
• Technically inclined and comfortable learning and using multiple business systems and tools
• Available to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays
• Passionate about décor and Weylandts furniture and homeware products
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle essential

Competencies and behaviours for success

• Strategic thinker with a sales-first mindset
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop insight-driven sales strategies
• Customer-focused and self-motivated with high energy
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking skills
• Strong ability to drive customer satisfaction
• Committed to delivering and improving effective business processes

Deadline: 26th September, 2025