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Virgin Active South Africa is looking for a Sales Consultant for its Claremont club in Cape Town. The role is about inspiring people to live active lives while making sure the individual and club sales goals are achieved each month by promoting and marketing Virgin Active as the preferred choice in the fitness industry. Applications close on 05 November 2026, so interested candidates should apply promptly.
About the company and the work
Virgin Active is a well-known health club group, and its Sales Consultants are the people who turn interest in fitness into memberships. Working from the Claremont club, the consultant generates new leads, books appointments, presents the Virgin Active product to prospective members, and builds the kind of relationships that keep members loyal. The role blends proactive selling with genuine customer care, and it reports to the Sales Manager.
Role details and duties
Duties include planning each day and month in advance to generate new leads, book new appointments, and present to customers with the aim of reaching and exceeding a pre-defined sales target; recording activity inputs using the tools and systems provided by Virgin Active, in line with timelines and procedures; abiding by the Virgin Active sales processes and systems; maintaining up-to-date, comprehensive knowledge of Virgin Active products as well as competitor offerings; expanding the customer base and strengthening the loyalty of existing customers through service calls; understanding prospective members’ individual interests and requirements, building rapport and matching the right product to each person; closing sales by overcoming objections with the support of the Sales Manager and/or Regional Sales Coach; reporting to the Sales Manager on reviews, objectives and planned activities; reviewing and analysing sales data and statistics to plan effectively for the future; participating in sales meetings by sharing best practice, ideas and recommendations to generate sales; and informing the local consumer about Virgin Active through unique local marketing opportunities.
Requirements
Applicants must have a Matric qualification (essential), and a relevant tertiary qualification in Sales and Marketing is preferred. A minimum of 2 years’ experience within the sales industry is required, together with promotion and sales skills to sell the Virgin Active product and service effectively, a proven track record of sales performance, and the ability to plan daily activities to maximise results. Candidates must be able to build and maintain rapport with key customers and identify new opportunities, and must have telephone communication and listening skills, excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, and confidence, politeness and awareness of general matters in the industry. The advert also requires a customer-centric approach, the ability to analyse the market and use data to penetrate the market effectively, financial astuteness and an understanding of sales budgets with proven experience in managing them, an understanding of and adherence to company systems and processes, and excellent client relationship building skills across all customer demographics. The advert also values adaptability, curiosity, a winning mentality, motivation, a commitment to making a difference in people’s lives, a growth mindset, the ability to work independently, trustworthiness, a drive to create moments of magic for members, decision-making and ownership, action orientation, wellness knowledge beyond the health club, the ability to make quick and bold decisions, agility, collaboration and high interpersonal skills. Some advert lines were truncated in the browser view, so applicants should confirm the full wording in the original advert.
Where to find and apply safely
This vacancy is advertised on Careers24 by Virgin Active South Africa (Pty) Ltd, and the Apply button on this page links directly to that original advert. Apply only through the original listing, and never pay anyone who promises you this job or asks for a fee to secure an interview. Genuine recruiters do not charge job seekers for applications.
Practical tips
Lead with your sales numbers: the advert asks for a proven track record, so give a short example of a target you met or exceeded and how you did it. Show that you plan your pipeline in advance, and mention any experience selling memberships, services or products face to face and by telephone.
How the process works
Click the Apply button on this page to reach the original Careers24 advert, where you can submit your application before the closing date of 05 November 2026. Shortlisted candidates can expect to be contacted by the recruiter.
Important information
This post is for information only and is not the employer. All details above come from the original advert, including the market-related salary and the permanent nature of the role. This post covers the Claremont vacancy specifically; a separate Sales Consultant vacancy is advertised for Kenilworth.
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