Durban, South Africa Remote working not available
OverviewInnovative Acquisitions International is looking for a confident and driven Sales Agent to support business growth by engaging customers, promoting products or services, and helping the team achieve sales goals. This role is suited to someone who enjoys building relationships, understanding customer needs, and contributing to a results-focused sales environment.
The Sales Agent will represent the company professionally, deliver strong customer service, and play a key role in generating sales through direct customer interaction.
ResponsibilitiesEngage with prospective and existing customers to present products or services clearly and professionally
Identify customer needs and recommend suitable solutions
Build and maintain positive customer relationships to support repeat business and customer loyalty
Meet individual and team sales targets through consistent daily sales activity
Handle customer questions, concerns, and objections in a professional manner
Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activity
Follow up on leads and customer enquiries in a timely manner
Keep up to date with product knowledge, promotions, and sales information
Work closely with team members and supervisors to support sales campaigns and daily operations
Represent the company in a professional and customer-focused manner at all times
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and service standards
Previous experience in sales, customer service, promotions, or a similar customer-facing role
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence in engaging with customers and promoting products or services
Ability to work toward targets and maintain motivation in a sales-focused role
Good listening and problem-solving skills
Professional appearance and approach
Basic administrative and record-keeping skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Reliable, punctual, and goal-oriented
Must be based in or able to commute to Durban, South Africa
Experience in direct sales, field sales, or face-to-face marketing
Familiarity with customer relationship management tools or sales tracking systems
Experience working in a target-driven environment
Additional local language skills
Strong customer engagement that leads to consistent sales results
Positive customer experiences and professional representation of the company
Accurate and timely follow-up on leads and enquiries
Consistent contribution to team sales goals
Good collaboration with colleagues and supervisors
This is an on-site role based in Durban, South Africa. Remote working is not available. The role involves regular face-to-face customer interaction and active participation in daily sales activities.
Growth OpportunityThis position offers the chance to build valuable experience in sales, customer engagement, and communication. Successful candidates may have opportunities to take on increased responsibility and grow within the sales team.
Skills Required
- Previous experience in sales, customer service, promotions, or a similar customer-facing role
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence engaging with customers and promoting products or services
- Ability to work toward targets and maintain motivation in a sales-focused role
- Good listening and problem-solving skills
- Professional appearance and approach
- Basic administrative and record-keeping skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable, punctual, and goal-oriented
- Based in or able to commute to Durban, South Africa
- Experience in direct sales, field sales, or face-to-face marketing
- Familiarity with customer relationship management tools or sales tracking systems
- Experience working in a target-driven environment
- Additional local language skills
What We Do
Innovative Acquisitions is a South African direct-sales and marketing company that builds and operates face-to-face sales teams for brands nationwide. It delivers customer-acquisition campaigns, brand-awareness initiatives, and tailored marketing strategies through event-based and other direct interactions. The company serves clients across sports, entertainment, hospitality, charity, telecommunications, and merchant services, while offering structured training, mentorship, and development opportunities for sales representatives.






