
Virgin Active invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Sales Consultant Vacancies. This opportunity is perfect for energetic, goal-driven individuals who love working with people and are passionate about health and fitness. The closing date for applications is 10 October 2025.
If you’ve ever dreamed of combining your love for fitness with a rewarding sales career, Virgin Active might be your next big move. As one of the leading fitness brands in South Africa, Virgin Active is all about inspiring people to live healthier, more active lives — and their Sales Consultants play a key role in making that vision come true.
Why This Role Matters
The main purpose of the Sales Consultant role is to inspire people to get active and help them see Virgin Active as the best fitness choice. You’ll be helping new members join the club, hitting monthly sales goals, and making sure each potential member feels welcomed, understood, and motivated to start their fitness journey.
This is not just another sales job — it’s an opportunity to change lives while growing your own career in a dynamic, high-energy environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Virgin Active Sales Consultant, your day will be filled with exciting challenges and meaningful interactions. You’ll be responsible for:
- Planning your daily and monthly goals to generate new leads, book appointments, and present to potential clients.
- Following Virgin Active’s sales processes and systems, ensuring all activities are recorded correctly.
- Understanding Virgin Active products and services and knowing how they compare with competitors.
- Expanding the customer base by developing relationships and maintaining strong connections with existing clients.
- Identifying each member’s needs and interests to offer personalized fitness solutions.
- Overcoming objections and closing sales with the support of your Sales Manager or Regional Coach.
- Analyzing sales data to plan and improve future results.
- Participating in team meetings to share ideas, best practices, and new strategies to boost sales.
- Representing Virgin Active at community events, promotions, and corporate wellness days as a proud brand ambassador.
Your main goal is to promote Virgin Active as the preferred fitness destination while ensuring every potential member feels inspired to take action.
What You’ll Need to Qualify
To be successful in this role, you’ll need to meet the following minimum requirements:
- Matric qualification (Grade 12) – Essential
- Tertiary qualification in Sales or Marketing – Preferred
- At least 2 years of experience in the sales industry
- Strong sales and promotion skills with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets
- Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan daily activities and manage time effectively
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage all types of customers
- Must be customer-focused, polite, confident, and professional
- Ability to analyze market trends and sales data
- Must understand sales budgets and ratios
- Ability to follow company systems and processes with precision
This role requires someone who is driven, self-motivated, and ready to make an impact in both sales performance and customer experience.
The Type of Person Virgin Active Wants
Virgin Active looks for individuals who not only have the skills but also the right mindset. You should be:
- Adaptable to a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
- Curious and eager to learn – always looking for ways to improve
- Results-driven with a strong will to succeed
- Motivated and passionate about helping others achieve their fitness goals
- Trustworthy, dependable, and always professional
- Action-oriented – not afraid to make decisions and take ownership
- Collaborative, with high emotional intelligence (EQ)
Having knowledge about wellness, fitness trends, or healthy living beyond the gym environment will be an added advantage.
Why You’ll Love Working at Virgin Active
Working at Virgin Active means being part of a global fitness brand that truly cares about its members and employees. You’ll enjoy:
- A vibrant, supportive team culture
- Growth opportunities within one of South Africa’s most recognized fitness companies
- A chance to inspire others while pursuing your own professional development
- The satisfaction of helping people improve their health and confidence every day
This is more than a job — it’s a lifestyle where passion meets purpose.
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements and have the energy, confidence, and drive to succeed in a high-performance environment, apply for the Virgin Active Sales Consultant position before the closing date of 10 October 2025.
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