Sales Consultant - Pretoria
Headhunters · Pretoria, Gauteng
Posted 8 September 2026
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Our client in the textile and interior design industry is seeking to employ a Sales Consultant to join their team based in Pretoria.
Exciting Opportunity
Join a leading South African fabric and wallpaper distributor at the forefront of design and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate sales professional to nurture an existing client base while identifying and securing new business opportunities across Pretoria and surrounding areas. Duties & Responsibilities
Requirements
- Own reliable vehicle
- Valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle.
- Grade 12 / Matric (essential).
- Sales, Marketing, or Industry related qualification. (Textiles - curtaining, upholstery & wallpaper)
- 3-5 years external sales experience.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
- Experience in face-to-face customer engagement.
- MS Office – Excel Intermediate
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Excellent closing ability.
- Prospecting and lead generation.
- Relationship-building skills.
- Presentation and communication skills.
- Professional and well-groomed appearance.
- Self-motivated and target driven.
- Confident and persuasive.
- Strong work ethic.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent time management.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Resilient and able to handle rejection.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Professional telephone etiquette.
- Ability to engage with customers at all levels.
Responsibilities
Sales and Business Development
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
- Conduct face-to-face customer visits and presentations.
- Generate leads and convert prospects into customers.
- Achieve monthly sales and revenue targets.
- Negotiate pricing and close sales deals.
- Prepare and submit quotations and proposals.
Customer Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Conduct regular customer visits.
- Resolve customer queries and complaints professionally.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
- Follow up on sales opportunities and customer requests.
Market and Territory Management
- Plan and manage daily sales routes and customer visits.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities.
- Identify opportunities for growth within the assigned territory.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activities.
Administration and Reporting
- Submit weekly sales reports.
- Update customer details.
- Maintain records of visits, demo’s, quotations, and sales activities.
- Provide sales forecasts and market feedback.
Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful. Package & Remuneration
Monthly