Virgin Active is Hiring New Sales Consultants Are you passionate, driven, and eager to inspire others toward a healthy, active lifestyle? Virgin Active South Africa is hiring a Sales Consultant for its Johannesburg location in Gauteng! This permanent role in the Clubs Gauteng North Division at Cedar Square is an exciting chance to motivate individuals to live healthier lives and contribute to Virgin Active’s goal of being the top choice in fitness.
Position Details:
- Title: Sales Consultant
- Company: Virgin Active South Africa (Pty) Ltd
- Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Type: Permanent
- Division: Clubs Gauteng North, Cedar Square
- Industry: Health, Wellness, and Fitness
- Functional Area: Sales
- Experience Level: Entry-Level
Role Purpose:
The Sales Consultant’s mission is to inspire active lifestyles by achieving individual and club sales targets. In this role, you’ll promote Virgin Active as a top fitness provider, engaging with potential members and building lasting relationships. This is a key position in expanding Virgin Active’s membership base, driving sales, and connecting with the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily Planning: Organize each day for lead generation, appointments, and meeting sales goals.
- Sales Management: Utilize Virgin Active’s tools to input activities and ensure adherence to sales processes.
- Product Knowledge: Gain an in-depth understanding of Virgin Active’s offerings and their competitive advantages.
- Customer Engagement: Grow the customer base by reaching out to new members and fostering relationships with current ones for referrals.
- Sales Execution: Identify prospective members’ needs, propose solutions, and handle objections to close sales.
- Data Analysis: Analyze sales data regularly to plan future strategies, enhancing both sales and Virgin Active’s brand.
- Marketing Initiatives: Represent Virgin Active as a brand ambassador by participating in community events, health days, and promotional activities.
Minimum Requirements:
Virgin Active seeks candidates with:
- Education: Matric qualification required; additional qualifications in Sales or Marketing are advantageous.
- Experience: Minimum of two years in sales, with a strong record of meeting targets.
- Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal, leadership, and telephone skills.
- Customer Focus: A dedication to customer satisfaction and relationship-building.
- Market Insight: Ability to analyze market data and expand into new areas.
- Financial Skills: Familiarity with calculating sales ratios and budgets.
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Desired Traits:
Virgin Active values:
- Growth Mindset: Openness to challenges and personal growth.
- Motivation to Succeed: Eagerness to exceed targets.
- Decision-Making Skills: Confidence in making quick, decisive actions.
- Team Spirit: Ability to collaborate and work well in teams.
- Emotional Intelligence: Empathy and rapport with diverse customer groups.
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