Senior Sales Consultant

Weylandts; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture retailer in South Africa seeks a Sales Consultant to provide exceptional customer service and drive sales. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years in retail or a client-facing role and a strong ability to exceed sales targets. The role includes maintaining showroom standards and building customer relationships. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits, emphasizing work-life balance and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Generous staff discounts

Provident Fund with life assurance

Work-life balance support

Flexible leave policy

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a retail, interior, or client-facing sales environment.
• Proven record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Available to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Consistently meet and exceed monthly sales targets.
• Maintain showroom standards and ensure accurate pricing.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer-focused

Networking skills

Education

Grade 12/Matric

Relevant diploma/degree (Interior Design)

Tools

Syspro

Job description

About us:

From our humble beginnings in 1964 as a traditional furniture store in Windhoek, Namibia, Weylandts has grown into South Africa’s leading furniture and homeware retailer with 9 stores nationwide. Chris Weylandt inherited his father’s eye for extraordinary furniture and an appreciation for good living in its broadest sense. Under his leadership, the brand evolved into one that is synonymous with bold, confident aesthetics and timeless taste. At the heart of Weylandts’ vision is a unique fusion of clean, contemporary design with the soul of natural material.

This position will be based in Greenpoint, Cape Town.

Role overview:

As a Sales Consultant, you’ll deliver exceptional service to all Weylandts customers. You’ll use your strong communication and networking skills to build meaningful customer relationships and drive sales.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Experience

• Deliver exceptional customer service


• Understand customers’ needs and provide tailored solutions


• Communicate care instructions and product details


• Maintain showroom standards and ensure that all items are priced and displayed correctly


• Stay compliant with all required training in line with company policy

Sales and Business Development

• Consistently meet and exceed monthly and YTD –
  
  
  
  • Cash Collected (Net of VAT), and
  
  
  • Discount Target
  
  
  
  


• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities through a variety of innovative methods

Operational Excellence

• Ensure that processes detailed below are executed efficiently and as per company policy
  
  
  
  • Sales Orders
  
  
  • Account Management
  
  
  • SR Management / Resolution
  
  
  • Stock take
  
  
  • Studio Referral
  
  
  • Decorator / Partner Program
  
  
  
  

What you bring:

• Grade 12/ Matric


• Relevant diploma/ degree advantageous e.g. Interior Design


• Minimum 3 years of experience in a retail, interior, or client-facing sales environment, preferably within the premium or lifestyle sector


• Previous experience in retail or client-focused setting


• Proven record of meeting and exceeding sales targets


• Excellent communication, interpersonal and networking skills


• Comfortable working with different systems and technology, including Syspro


• 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:

• 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

Why Join Weylandts?

Competitive Compensation: Highly competitive salaries aligned with market standards, performance-based incentives, and generous staff discounts.

Employee Benefits: Provident Fund which includes life assurance, income protection & funeral cover

Work-Life Balance: We’re committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance through reduced working hours and access to wellness support.

Flexible Leave: Our updated leave policy offers up to 20 days for Retail and Head Office teams and up to 18 days for the Distribution Centre.

Growth Culture: We champion internal growth by promoting from within, nurturing a learning culture, and investing in high-potential talent.

People-First Culture: Driven by design, integrity, and shared passion