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Sales and Marketing Consultant

Sales and Marketing Consultant

Stellenbosch UniversityStellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Department Description / Departement Beskrywing

Maties Gymnasium

Sales and Marketing Consultant

Ref. MG / 196 / 0825

Reporting to the sales and marketing manager the incumbent will work as an individual in a team environment to drive the success of Maties Gymnasium and the overall organisation. The incumbent will be individually and collectively responsible for all sales and marketing activities of the gymnasium as indicated in the duties below.

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 of 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 advantageous.
  • 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.
  • Be a self- and target driven individual.
  • Recommendation / Aanbeveling

  • Fitness industry-related qualification and experience.
  • Own transport.
  • How To Apply / Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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    #PSS

    Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE) and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the University.

    Maties Gymnasium reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed appropriate.

    Applicants may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

    Maties Gymnasium reserves the right not to make an appointment for this position.

    Your application comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

    APPLY ONLINE AT USING THE APPLY NOW LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE.

    The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

    Should Maties Gymnasium not contact you within two weeks after the closing date kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

    Enquiries / Navrae

    Enquiries regarding the job content : Eduan James on or

    Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits : Francois Kotze on or

    Enquiries regarding technical assistance with the electronic application process : Human Resources Client Services Centre on or at

    Required Experience :

    Contract

    Key Skills

    Sales Experience,Marketing,Public Relations,Pricing,Sales Pipeline,Outside Sales,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Sales Management,Enterprise Sales,Public Speaking,negotiation

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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