TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

Senior Sales Consultant

Weylandts

Job Description

About us

From our humble beginnings in 1964 as a traditional furniture store in Windhoek, Namibia, Weylandts has grown into South Africa's leading furniture and homeware retailer with 9 stores nationwide. Chris Weylandt inherited his father's eye for extraordinary furniture and an appreciation for good living in its broadest sense. Under his leadership, the brand evolved into one that is synonymous with bold, confident aesthetics and timeless taste. At the heart of Weylandts' vision is a unique fusion of clean, contemporary design with the soul of natural material.

Role overview

As a Sales Consultant, you'll deliver exceptional service to all Weylandts customers. You'll use your strong communication and networking skills to build meaningful customer relationships and drive sales.

Key Responsibilities Customer Experience
  • Deliver exceptional customer service
  • Understand customers' needs and provide tailored solutions
  • Communicate care instructions and product details
  • Maintain showroom standards and ensure that all items are priced and displayed correctly
  • Stay compliant with all required training in line with company policy
Sales and Business Development

Consistently meet and exceed monthly and YTD targets:

  • Cash Collected (Net of VAT)
  • Discount Target

Identify and pursue new sales opportunities through a variety of innovative methods.

Operational Excellence

Ensure that processes detailed below are executed efficiently and as per company policy.

  • Sales Orders
  • Account Management
  • SR Management / Resolution
  • Stock take
  • Studio Referral
  • Decorator / Partner Program
What you bring
  • Grade 12/ Matric
  • Relevant diploma/ degree advantageous e.g. Interior Design
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a retail, interior, or client-facing sales environment, preferably within the premium or lifestyle sector
  • Previous experience in retail or client-focused setting
  • Proven record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and networking skills
  • Comfortable working with different systems and technology, including Syspro
  • Available to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays
  • Passionate about décor and Weylandts furniture and homeware products
  • Valid driver's license and own vehicle essential
Competencies and behaviours for success
  • Customer-focused and self-motivated with high energy
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking skills
  • Strong ability to drive customer satisfaction
  • Committed to delivering and improving effective business processes
Why Join Weylandts?
  • Competitive Compensation: Highly competitive salaries aligned with market standards, performance-based incentives, and generous staff discounts.
  • Employee Benefits: Provident Fund which includes life assurance, income protection & funeral cover
  • Work Life Balance: We're committed to employee wellbeing and work life balance through reduced working hours and access to wellness support.
  • Flexible Leave: Our updated leave policy offers up to 20 days for Retail and Head Office teams and up to 18 days for the Distribution Centre.
  • Growth Culture: We champion internal growth by promoting from within, nurturing a learning culture, and investing in high potential talent.
  • People First Culture: Driven by design, integrity, and shared passion

Note: Whilst this job description covers most aspects of the employee's role, it is not an exhaustive list. There may be other related areas where the Company can reasonably expect the employee to become involved in. Similarly, subject to operational requirements, this description will be reviewed from time to time.

About This Role

Career insights for Sales Managers positions

Salary Benchmark
$135,160/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Persuasion Active Listening Speaking Coordination Critical Thinking
Common Technologies
Discontinued Ivanti GoldMine Oracle Marketing Cloud (Eloqua) Airtable Microsoft SQL Server Oracle Database Microsoft Dynamics 365 Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

Job Overview

Date Posted
07 May 2026
Location
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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