Sales Consultant

Listing reference: payco_000147
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 17 November 2025
Position summary
Industry: Banking
Job category: Sales Management
Location: Polokwane / Pietersburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
The primary objective of this position is to drive business growth by identifying and acquiring new clients through lead generation, diligent follow-up, and effective sales closure. The role involves collecting and submitting all necessary documentation for the review and approval of sales applications, as well as tracking and following up on submitted applications and installations. The goal is to ensure that the company secures a sufficient volume of new, viable business opportunities that align with profit margins and projected sales targets. While the focus will predominantly be on the Informal Settlement industry, the role may extend to other sectors as opportunities arise.
Job description

Lead generation

 Creating a database and identifying potential sites
    •      Cold-calling to find potential new customers
    •               Building relationships with existing clients in order to get referrals
    •               Building a sales pipeline
    •               Ensuring that when some deals are closed, new prospects are identified to rebuild the pipeline 

Following up on leads/ Making the sale

  •         Contacting leads and assess whether the site seems viable
  •          Assess site feasibility
  •          Meeting with the store owner to complete the application, go through paperwork, collect paperwork, discuss and negotiate the terms of the agreement
  •          Presenting different types of ATMs / installations and machines / different deal types to the client
  •          Taking pictures of the site and having detailed knowledge of site and GPS co-ordinates
  •          Managing client expectations and ensuring they know what can be delivered

     Submitting sales documentation

  •     Providing motivations and submitting to the sales administrator
  •     Forwarding details of the site to Check security
  •     Identify the type of deal that would be best suited to the client
  •     Checking the accuracy of the paperwork and handing over paperwork to the Sales Administrator

 ATM installations

  •          Following up whether the deal is approved
  •          Keeping in touch with relevant departments to track installations
  •          Advising the client of the installation spot and the type of signage that will be used
  •          Following up and ensuring that the client’s expectation is met
  •          Monitoring the ATM and transactions post installation
  • Dealing with any come backs from various departments  

Minimum requirements

·         MS Office

·         Min 5 years’ Sales experience in the Informal Settlement Industry

·         Proven ability to Negotiate, close deals and conflict resolution

·         Must have own Vehicle and valid driver’s license

·         Willingness to travel into rural areas

·         Ability to generate own leads

·         Experience in selling in the below areas:

o   Musina

o   Louistrichadt

o   Naboom

o   Mokopane

o   Lephalale

o   Bochum

o   Thohoyandou

o   Polokwane

o   Burgersfort

·         Negotiation skills

·         Handling and overcoming objections

·         Speaking to different people at different levels

·         Interpersonal skills

·         Listening skills

·         Understanding the requirements and developing solutions

·         Understanding the product offering

·         Knowledge of the actual product

·         Ability to generate leads

·         Telephone etiquette

·         Persuasiveness

·         Negotiation skills

·         Conflict resolution

·         Time management

·         Persistence

·         Resilience

·         Stress management

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