Sales Consultant

A Sales Consultant position is being filled in Pietermaritzburg. Suitable candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to submit their applications for review.

What This Role Involves

The Sales Consultant vacancy forms part of how the Pietermaritzburg branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the retail jobs side of the business moving forward.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the retail jobs team in KwaZulu-Natal make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Beyond that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Pietermaritzburg also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the retail jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Pietermaritzburg much easier.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Pietermaritzburg.

Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.

Importantly, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Pietermaritzburg.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Working in Pietermaritzburg

Pietermaritzburg continues to grow as an employment hub in KwaZulu-Natal, with along the lush KZN North Coast. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Many candidates already living within reach of Pietermaritzburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Pietermaritzburg.

Your Workplace

Crucially, the work environment is fast-paced and customer-facing. Expect long periods on your feet, weekend and public-holiday shifts, and the energy that comes with a busy retail floor.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Pietermaritzburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Importantly, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

In addition, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in KwaZulu-Natal.

Your Future Here

Career progression for this retail jobs role in Pietermaritzburg depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in KwaZulu-Natal.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Pietermaritzburg team member.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Pietermaritzburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Pietermaritzburg contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the retail jobs space in KwaZulu-Natal.

Importantly, career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

In addition, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Equally, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Daily Duties

• Keep the store, change rooms and stockroom clean and organised
• Respond to customer queries, complaints and product returns
• Replenish stock and rotate displays in line with promotional cycles
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and consumer protection regulations
• Up-sell and cross-sell products in line with branch sales targets
• Train new team members on store procedures and product knowledge

Who We’re Looking For

• Comfortable operating point-of-sale systems and handling cash
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment
• Able to perform the essential standing and customer-service duties, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Basic computer literacy (MS Office, email)
• Experience with stock counting and basic inventory principles
• Awareness of consumer protection and B-BBEE principles

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.