Sales and Marketing Consultant at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte        

• Actively assisting the sales and marketing manager in the sales and marketing of gym services and products;
• Actively seeking opportunities to generate new leads and prospects with continuous follow up that can lead to new membership sales;
• Ensuring that the minimum daily activity requirement is reached with 22 contacts, six appointments, three presentations and two sales;
• Ensuring that potential members are provided with reliable and accurate information relating to possible sales;
• Assisting the sales and marketing manager to establish and implement a social media marketing planner;
• Establishing an effective new member referral system that will be useful in generating new business;
• Ensuring sound knowledge of matters relating to all gym services, including knowledge on gym equipment, exercise benefits and exercise in general;
• The ability to assist in frontline/reception duties if and when required by the sales and marketing manager;
• Confidently overcoming objections relating to possible sale of new contracts;
• Performing all necessary administrative functions for the position, including keeping accurate records and providing feedback on opportunities, prospects, sales activities and sales;
• Assisting with the overall management of unpaid debit orders;
• Ensuring ethical, honest, and responsible conduct at all times;
• Adhering to Occupational Health and Safety and company Policy and Procedures.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• At least Grade 12 (Senior Certificate), although a post-school qualification in sales/marketing/advertising would be desirable;
• At least two to three years' general work experience;
• The ability to work as an individual in a team environment;
• Computer literate (Microsoft Windows and Excel);
• Excellent planning, administrative and organisational skills;
• Exceptional customer service skills;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Must be willing to work after hours and on weekends;
• Being a self- and target driven individual.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• Fitness Industry-related qualification and experience;
• Own transport.