Teletrader / Telemarketer Consumables

Profession Hub; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A consumables company in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Teletrader to focus on selling detergents and hygiene products. The role involves managing an existing client database and making cold calls to acquire new clients, aiming to achieve monthly sales targets. Candidates should have 2–3 years of teletrading experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to build long-term client relationships. This position is ideal for a target-driven individual comfortable in a high-volume calling environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in teletrading or telesales.
• Proven experience selling consumables, particularly detergents and hygiene products.
• Strong skills in cold calling and closing sales.

Responsibilities

• Sell detergents and hygiene consumables.
• Manage and grow an existing client database.
• Conduct cold calling to acquire new clients.
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets.
• Build long-term client relationships.

Skills

Cold calling skills

Target-driven

Client relationship building

Sales skills

Communication skills in English

Job description

Our client is searching for an experienced Teletrader to join a well-established consumables business based in Johannesburg. The role focuses on selling detergents and hygiene consumables, using a combination of an existing database and targeted cold calling to meet monthly sales targets. This role suits someone who is comfortable on the phone, understands consumable sales cycles, and knows how to build repeat business - not just chase once-off orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Sell detergents and hygiene consumables (toilet paper, sanitiser, soap, paper towels, etc.)
• Manage and grow an existing client database
• Conduct cold calling to acquire new SMME and government clients
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets
• Build long-term client relationships and repeat business
• Maintain accurate records of calls, leads, and sales activity

Minimum Requirements

• 2–3 years’ experience in teletrading / telesales
• Proven experience selling consumables, preferably detergents and hygiene products
• Experience dealing with SMMEs and/or government clients
• Strong cold calling and closing skills
• Target-driven and comfortable working in a high-volume calling environment
• Good communication skills in English

Advantageous Experience

• Experience in the cleaning products / hygiene industry
• Existing knowledge of consumables buying patterns and reorder cycle
• Previous experience in dealing with SMME’s and especially government