Sales Specialist - Stellenbosch

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with commission

Employee discounts

Training and development programs

Career advancement opportunities

Hybrid work flexibility

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a motivated Sales Specialist to engage customers, demonstrate products, and close sales in a hybrid working environment. You will balance in-office client interactions with remote tasks, delivering excellent service and achieving targets.

The ideal candidate brings prior sales or customer service experience, strong communication, and a passion for helping customers find the best solutions. Join a dynamic retail/B2C team and grow with the brand.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales or customer service role.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to connect with customers and build rapport quickly.
• Strong product knowledge acquisition skills.
• Customer-centric mindset with a passion for helping others.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment in Stellenbosch.
• Basic understanding of sales principles and techniques.
• Proactive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs and recommend products/services.
• Provide in-depth product knowledge and demonstrations.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Build rapport with customers and foster trust.
• Follow up with leads to drive conversions.
• Aim to achieve individual and team sales targets.
• Assist with inventory and store presentation where applicable.
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge and sales techniques.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Participate in training to enhance skills relevant to Stellenbosch market.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication

Product knowledge

Customer-centric mindset

Reliability

Punctuality

Hybrid work

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Sales Specialist to join their team in Stellenbosch, Western Cape . This role is designed for an individual who excels at understanding customer needs and guiding them towards the best product or service solutions. You will be responsible for engaging with prospective and existing customers, providing detailed product information, and facilitating sales transactions. This hybrid position allows for a blend of in-office engagement and remote flexibility, ensuring you can connect with clients effectively while maintaining work-life balance. The ideal candidate is passionate about sales, possesses excellent communication skills, and thrives in a dynamic retail or B2C environment within the vibrant community of Stellenbosch .

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand their needs and recommend appropriate products/services.
• Provide in-depth product knowledge and demonstrations to potential buyers.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Build rapport with customers, fostering a positive and trust-based relationship.
• Follow up with leads and prospective customers to drive sales conversions.
• Achieve individual and team sales targets.
• Assist with inventory management and maintaining store presentation standards where applicable.
• Stay up-to-date with product knowledge and sales techniques.
• Contribute to a positive team atmosphere and provide support to colleagues.
• Participate in training sessions to enhance skills and product expertise relevant to the Stellenbosch market.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a sales or customer service role is highly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to connect with customers and build rapport quickly.
• Strong product knowledge acquisition skills.
• Customer-centric mindset with a passion for helping others.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing remote responsibilities with in-person client interactions in Stellenbosch .
• Basic understanding of sales principles and techniques.
• A proactive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Must be reliable and punctual.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with commission and bonus opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with a reputable brand and exciting products.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements supporting work-life balance in Stellenbosch .
• Training and development programs to enhance sales skills.
• Employee discounts on products/services.
• Supportive team environment and management.
• Potential for career advancement within the sales team.