Field Sales Agents at WWF-SA for unskilled youth
- Career Exibs SA
- Sep 28, 2024
- 3 min read
Field Sales Agent: Gauteng
Details
Closing Date 2024/09/30
Reference Number RAS240604-1
Job Title Field Sales Agent: Gauteng
Job Type Full Time
Experience Level Entry Level
Workplace Type On-site
Town / City Johannesburg
Province Gauteng
Country South Africa
Job Category Sales
Description
WWF-SA is looking for passionate, professional, and inspiring individuals to join our Field Sales Agent Teams.
This is your chance to start an exciting new Field Sales career.
The role involves engaging with the public in Malls, Shopping Centres and other public venues across the city to encourage them to support WWF by providing long-term financial support.
Position title: Field Sales Agent
Reports to: Sales and Operations Manager
Location: Gauteng
Working hours : 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. for 5 days a week, with two off days.
This role may require irregular working hours (in agreement with the Line Manager).
Who is WWF?
WWF is the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisation, with over 6 million supporters and a global network active in over 100 countries.
WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the earth's natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.
Major Functions: As part of the Business Development Unit, the Field Sales Agents are the ambassadors of WWF South Africa, focusing particularly on raising funding from individuals in public spaces (Malls, Shopping Centres and Events), with the aim of developing a stronger commitment towards conservation efforts.
Minimum Requirements
Completed Tertiary education preferred if no sales experience
Min 1 year sales experience if no Tertiary education
Direct sales experience is an advantage
Previous work and/or volunteerism at an NGO or charity is an advantage
Have the ability to inspire people through outstanding verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Fluent in English and one other official South African language
Unshakable drive and motivation to succeed and build your campaign
Effective at time management
Have a strong work ethic, be target motivated and work well under pressure
Passion for nature and conservation an advantage
Duties and Responsibilities
To directly attract and communicate with potential donors at Malls, Shopping Centres and Events to solicit their support.
Consistently exceed the targets set by the Sales and Operations Manager, this will normally be a minimum of two (2) new committed donors who will contribute a set amount via direct debit order on a month-to-month basis.
Meet both quality and quantity standards for sign up of new committed donors.
Ensure the effective and accurate administration and processing of sign-ups.
Fully comply with the POPIA. This includes keeping records securely in such a manner as to protect confidentiality of any information disclosed and retaining no records of any committed donors after submitting information to WWF-SA.
Work closely with your Field Sales team on learning and improving the technique and tactic to raise funds for WWF-SA.
Assist, as required, with initial training and induction of new team members.
Organize and manage the exhibition stand, this will involve carrying equipment to and setting equipment up at the work sites (Malls, Shopping Centre’s and Events).
Provide own means of reaching agreed work sites. You will be expected to travel to sites daily, and to be proactive in your journey planning.
Be available to work unsocial hours including weekends, public holidays, and some evenings as the nature of the role requires this.
Attend regular training, team meetings/building and discussions for improvement.
Maintain commitment, motivation and enthusiasm.
Behave in a professional manner, reflecting WWF’s values, ethos, and policies at all times.
Create public awareness to support WWF-SA’s conservation efforts.