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Virgin Active South Africa is looking for a Sales Consultant at its Hazeldean club in Johannesburg. This is a permanent, full-time sales role for someone who enjoys meeting people, talking about health and fitness, and turning genuine conversations into new memberships. Applications close on 2 November 2026, so this is a short window and interested candidates should apply promptly through the original advert.
About the company and the work
Virgin Active is one of South Africa’s best-known health club groups, built around the idea of changing people’s lives for the better through wellness. Its clubs offer social wellness experiences that help members work towards their personal goals across physical, mental, nutritional and social wellbeing. The Hazeldean club is part of that network, and the sales team is the first point of contact for many prospective members. As a Sales Consultant, you are not simply selling a product off a shelf. You are helping someone take a first step towards a healthier lifestyle, matching them with a membership that fits their goals, their routine and their budget, and giving them a warm, professional welcome into the club.
Role details and duties
The role covers the full sales journey. You will turn conversations into memberships using confident, structured and value-led selling techniques, following the complete sales process from needs analysis, to a club tour, to price presentation, and finally to closing the sale. You will recommend the membership option that best suits each prospect’s goals and lifestyle, and you will work steadily towards monthly sales targets measured in both units and revenue, keeping strong conversion ratios across leads, appointments, tours and sales.
Lead generation is a big part of the job. You will build your own pipeline through walk-ins, referrals, outreach, corporate opportunities and local activity, keeping it healthy and active, and you will record and track every lead accurately in the Leads Management System. Daily activity matters here, because a consistent flow of new opportunities is what keeps the pipeline full.
Follow-up and relationship building are equally important. You will follow up promptly and consistently on leads, enquiries and prospects, using calls, WhatsApp and email to guide people through their decision, and you will build trust and long-term relationships that bring both new memberships and referrals. At the club itself, you will deliver a high-energy, engaging and professional customer experience at every touchpoint, representing the Virgin Active brand with what the company calls unreasonable hospitality and close attention to detail, and creating a welcoming environment where prospects can picture themselves as members.
You will also work closely with Sales Managers, experience teams and Personal Trainers to make the most of every opportunity, contribute to overall club performance and net member movement, share best practice, support your teammates, and take part in training and coaching sessions.
Requirements
According to the advert, applicants need a formal Matric qualification, which is essential, and one to two years of successful sales experience in a similar industry, for example retail, hospitality or wellness. You will also need excellent organisational and analytical skills, digital acumen with practical experience of the Microsoft suite, and proven experience of delivering premium standards of service. The role follows a roster that includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, so flexibility is essential. The advert also looks for someone who is an active ambassador for holistic wellness, presents a professional image consistent with the Virgin Active brand, communicates well in writing and speech, works well in a team, and is confident engaging with people and building rapport quickly.
Beyond those essentials, the advert highlights interpersonal strengths such as emotional intelligence, active listening, cultural awareness, empathy and curiosity, together with operational strengths such as attention to detail, resilience and composure under pressure, problem solving and conflict resolution, adaptability, relatability, situational awareness, time management and digital fluency.
Where to find and apply safely
This post is an informational summary only. Always apply through the original Careers24 advert for this vacancy, using the Apply button on this page, which links directly to that advert. Do not pay anyone for a job application, and be wary of anyone asking for money, banking details or identity documents before you have been through a proper recruitment process. Check the closing date, reference number 209614, and the full requirements in the original advert before you apply.
Practical tips
Before you apply, prepare a short CV that highlights your sales results, for example targets met, conversion rates or pipeline activity, and any experience in retail, hospitality or wellness. Think of a few examples of how you turned a conversation into a sale, how you followed up a hesitant prospect, and how you handled a difficult customer with patience and professionalism. If you are invited for an interview, be ready to talk about why wellness matters to you and how you would welcome a first-time visitor to the club.
How the process works
Applications are made through the original Careers24 advert. The employer reviews applications, shortlists candidates, and contacts those selected for the next steps, which may include interviews and assessments. Only shortlisted candidates are normally contacted, so if you do not hear back, keep an eye on other openings and keep your CV up to date.
Important information
Please note that this page is for information only and is not the employer. The salary for this role is listed as market related, and the position is permanent and based in Johannesburg at the Hazeldean club. Details such as the closing date of 2 November 2026 and the roster requirements come from the original advert, and applicants should confirm all details there before applying. This post does not guarantee employment or an interview.
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