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Apply Virgin Active is Hiring New Sales Consultants

Apply Virgin Active is Hiring New Sales Consultants

Virgin Active South Africa is seeking an enthusiastic Sales Consultant to join their team in Johannesburg, Gauteng! This permanent position within the Clubs Gauteng North Division at the Cedar Square branch is an incredible opportunity to help inspire people to live their best, healthiest lives while contributing to Virgin Active’s mission to be the leading choice in fitness.

Job Title: Sales Consultant
Company: Virgin Active South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Division: Clubs Gauteng North, Cedar Square
Primary Industry: Health, Wellness, and Fitness
Functional Area: Sales
Experience Level: Entry-Level

The purpose of this role is to inspire people to embrace active living by achieving individual and club sales targets. The Sales Consultant will promote Virgin Active as the preferred fitness provider and engage with prospective members to create lasting relationships. This role is essential in expanding Virgin Active’s customer base, driving sales, and fostering community connections.

Key Responsibilities

As a Sales Consultant, your main duties will include:

Daily Planning: Organize each day to generate leads, set appointments, and achieve sales targets.
Sales Management: Use Virgin Active’s tools and systems for inputting activities, ensuring alignment with sales processes and procedures.
Product Knowledge: Maintain comprehensive understanding of Virgin Active’s offerings and how they compare to competitors.
Customer Engagement: Expand Virgin Active’s customer base by reaching out to potential members and maintaining rapport with existing ones to foster referrals.
Sales Execution: Understand the unique needs of prospective members, presenting relevant solutions and overcoming objections to close sales.
Data Analysis: Regularly review sales data to plan future strategies aimed at boosting sales and enhancing Virgin Active’s brand image.
Marketing Initiatives: Serve as a Virgin Active brand ambassador by participating in health days, community events, and promotions that align with the club’s mission.

Minimum Requirements

Virgin Active is seeking individuals with the following qualifications and skills:

Education: Matric qualification required; a Sales or Marketing tertiary qualification is advantageous.
Experience: At least two years in a sales environment with a strong track record in achieving sales targets.
Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and telephone communication abilities.
Customer-Centric Approach: Demonstrates a focus on customer satisfaction and relationship-building.
Market Insight: Ability to analyze and utilize market data effectively to penetrate new markets.
Financial Acumen: Experience in calculating sales ratios and understanding sales budgets.
Adaptability: Agile and capable of adjusting to a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Attributes

Virgin Active values individuals who embody the following qualities:

Growth Mindset: Willingness to embrace challenges and seek continuous development.
Drive to Succeed: Motivated to go above and beyond to achieve targets.
Decision-Making Skills: Confident in making quick, bold decisions and taking responsibility for outcomes.
Collaborative Spirit: Thrives in a team environment and values partnership.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ): High interpersonal skills, showing empathy and rapport across diverse customer demographics.