Sales Consultant

Posted recently. Role: Sales Consultant. Location: Bloemfontein, Free State. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

Overview

The Sales Consultant vacancy forms part of how the Bloemfontein 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 Free State make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Sales Consultant to step into the retail jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

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 Bloemfontein much easier.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Bloemfontein teams, and the new Sales Consultant will feel that from the first week.

Working in Bloemfontein

Working in Bloemfontein means a place within the Maluti-A-Phofung logistics node, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Bloemfontein office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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 Bloemfontein.

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

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Bloemfontein, Free State.

Day in the Life

Your day usually starts before the doors open, walking the floor, checking displays and making sure tills are float-ready. As customers arrive, you switch into service mode, moving between till points, fitting rooms and the stockroom, helping shoppers find what they need and keeping a quiet eye on shrinkage. By the afternoon, you might be receiving a delivery, training a new team member or planning the next promotion, and by close of business you’re cashing up, balancing reports and getting the store ready to do it all again tomorrow.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Bloemfontein.

Importantly, the Bloemfontein office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.

Meet the Team

In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Bloemfontein office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Crucially, the team mix in Bloemfontein reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Where You’ll Work

Notably, 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 Bloemfontein site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Beyond that, 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.

Career Growth

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The retail jobs space in Bloemfontein offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Free State.

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 Bloemfontein team member.

Importantly, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Bloemfontein have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.

Why This Role

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Bloemfontein colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the retail jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Free State.

Equally, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Bloemfontein keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Bloemfontein teams.

Equal Opportunity

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Free State, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.

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

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.

Key Outputs

• Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
• Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying goods against invoices
• Greet customers and provide a friendly, helpful in-store experience
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
• Maintain visual merchandising standards on the sales floor

Candidate Profile

• Willingness to work public holidays and end-of-month peaks
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a customer-facing retail role
• Basic computer literacy (MS Office, email)
• Honest, dependable and security-aware in line with shrinkage controls
• Experience with stock counting and basic inventory principles
• Customer-first mindset with a friendly, approachable manner

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.