Virgin Active South Africa is looking for a Sales Consultant for its Eco Park club in Pretoria. This is a permanent position for a confident, energetic salesperson who can turn conversations into memberships and help people start their wellness journey. Applications close on 30 October 2026, so this is an urgent one: if this role fits you, apply promptly through the original advert.
About the company and the work
Virgin Active is a well-known health and fitness club operator, and the Eco Park club in Pretoria is where this role is based. The stated purpose of the role is to change people’s lives for the better through wellness, delivering social wellness experiences that help people meet their personal wellness goals through holistic physical, mental, nutritional and social wellbeing. In practical terms, the Sales Consultant is the first person many future members meet: the one who shows them around, understands what they want, and helps them choose the membership that suits them.
Role details and duties
The duties stated in the advert fall into five areas:
Sales conversion and performance:
- Turning conversations into memberships through confident, structured and value-led selling techniques.
- Applying the full sales process (needs analysis, tour, price presentation and close) to maximise conversion.
- Recommending the best membership options based on each prospect’s goals and lifestyle.
- Consistently achieving and exceeding monthly sales targets, in both units and revenue.
- Maintaining strong conversion ratios across leads, appointments, tours and sales.
Lead generation and pipeline management:
- Proactively generating leads through walk-ins, referrals, outreach and corporate opportunities.
- Building and maintaining a healthy, active sales pipeline.
- Capturing and tracking all leads accurately within the Leads Management System (LMS).
- Creating daily activity to ensure a consistent flow of opportunities.
Follow-up and relationship management:
- Following up promptly and consistently on all leads, enquiries and prospects.
- Using multiple channels, including calls, WhatsApp and email, to nurture prospects through the decision journey.
- Building trust and long-term relationships that drive both conversion and referrals.
Brand and experience delivery:
- Delivering a high-energy, engaging and professional customer experience at every touchpoint.
- Representing the Virgin Active brand through “Unreasonable Hospitality” and attention to detail.
- Creating a positive, welcoming environment that encourages prospects to imagine themselves as members.
Team collaboration and club performance:
- Collaborating with Sales Managers, Experience teams and Personal Trainers to maximise opportunities.
- Contributing to overall club performance and Net Member Movement.
- Sharing best practices, supporting teammates and actively participating in training and coaching sessions.
Requirements
Only the requirements stated in the advert are listed here:
- Formal Matric qualification (essential).
- 1 to 2 years of successful sales experience within a similar industry, such as retail, hospitality or wellness.
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
- Digital acumen, with practical experience in using the Microsoft suite.
- Proven experience in delivering premium standards of service.
- Must be able to work the required roster, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
- Be an active ambassador for holistic wellness.
- Present a professional image consistent with the Virgin Active brand.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Team player, confident in engaging with people and able to build rapport quickly.
The advert also lists core interpersonal skills (emotional intelligence, active listening, cultural awareness and fluency, and empathy) and operational and leadership skills (attention to detail, resilience and composure, problem solving and conflict resolution, adaptability, relatability, situational awareness, curiosity, time management and digital fluency). Some lines in the listing view are cut off, so confirm the full wording in the original advert.
Where to find and apply safely
This vacancy is listed on Careers24, and the Apply button on this page takes you directly to the original advert. Apply only through that original listing, and be wary of anyone who asks you for payment in exchange for a job offer. A genuine recruitment process for a role like this will not ask you to pay to be considered.
Practical tips
This is a target-driven sales role, so your application should show evidence, not just enthusiasm: sales results you have achieved, how you built a pipeline, and how you handled follow-ups. If you have worked in retail, hospitality or wellness, say so plainly, since the advert names those industries. Also be ready for the roster: early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays are part of the job.
How the process works
When you apply through the original advert, your application goes to Virgin Active South Africa for shortlisting. The position is permanent and based in Pretoria, with a market-related salary, and applications close on 30 October 2026. Reference 209287 is quoted on the listing, so keep it handy when you apply or follow up.
Important information
This page is informational only and is not the employer. Details such as the salary, closing date and requirements can change, so always confirm them in the original advert before you apply. Because this vacancy closes on 30 October 2026, do not delay if you intend to apply.
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