Vodacom is Hiring Direct Sales Agents 2024 Are you a passionate sales professional with experience in telecommunications? Vodacom, a leading force in connecting people and businesses, is on the lookout for a proactive and self-driven Direct Sales Agent to expand our Business Internet, Wireless LTE, Fibre-to-the-Business (FTTB), and Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) offerings. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in achieving Vodacom Business sales targets through collaboration with franchisees, dealers, and partners.
- Position: Direct Sales Agent
- Location: Gauteng, South Africa
- Reference Number: SM-6124
- Date Published: 11th November 2024
Key Role Responsibilities
As a Direct Sales Agent at Vodacom, you’ll:
- Drive Sales: Meet and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets for Vodacom’s internet and broadband solutions.
- Facilitate Sales Process: Enable store staff to close sales, guiding them through each phase from product knowledge to sale completion.
- Relationship Management: Strengthen connections between retail outlets and clients, acting as a liaison for performance objectives.
- Sales Training: Coach retail sales teams on Vodacom products, systems, and processes to boost sales proficiency.
- Sales Target Management: Maintain accurate reporting on visits, sales output, and training to the Regional Team Lead (RTL) and Regional Manager.
Daily Duties & Reporting Tasks
- Attend daily briefings with RTL to discuss targets and sales performance.
- Conduct product and sales training for retail staff.
- Submit detailed daily and weekly reports on sales output and store activities.
- Ensure all stores achieve a minimum target, with performance-based incentives tied to sales targets.
Requirements and Qualifications
To excel in this role, candidates should meet the following criteria:
- Education: Diploma or NQF Level 5 in Sales/Marketing or related fields.
- Experience: 1-3 years of sales experience in the telecommunications sector, especially with ISP products.
- Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), strong communication, and negotiation skills.
- License: Valid driver’s license is essential for travel between retail outlets.
Competencies & Skills
- Technical Knowledge: Expertise in broadband products, sales presentations, and training skills.
- Behavioral Competencies: Strong interpersonal skills, action-oriented, and self-motivated.
- Analytical Abilities: Ability to gather competitive intelligence, report data accurately, and provide strategic recommendations.