Sales Agent Opportunity at Russells Mtubatuba

Job Overview

Russells, a division of Pepkor Lifestyle, is hiring a Sales Agent in Mtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal. This is an outsourced contractor position focused on direct sales, customer engagement and income generation through commission-based earnings.

The role is designed for self-driven individuals who are confident in sales, enjoy working with people and can perform in a target-driven environment. Your main goal is to generate sales through customer interaction, prospecting and active selling activities.

This opportunity is ideal if you want flexible earning potential based on performance rather than a fixed salary structure.

Location and Job Details

• Location: Mtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal
• Company: Russells (Pepkor Lifestyle Division)
• Job type: Outsourced contractor
• Industry: Retail
• Function: Sales
• Closing date: 18 May 2026
• Payment structure: Commission-based, paid weekly
• Experience level: Entry level

About Russells and Pepkor Lifestyle

Russells is part of Pepkor Lifestyle, a major retail group in South Africa focused on furniture, appliances and household goods. The company operates across multiple retail brands and provides customers with accessible credit and product solutions.

As a Sales Agent, you will represent the Russells brand in a customer-facing environment where service, persuasion and product knowledge matter.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to generate sales income through direct customer engagement. You will actively seek out customers, present product offerings and close sales.

Success in this role depends on your ability to persuade, build trust and maintain strong customer relationships while achieving sales targets.

Key Responsibilities

Your daily work focuses on selling, customer engagement and store-based promotional activities.

Main duties include:

• Generating sales through prospecting and cold canvassing
• Engaging potential customers to promote products and services
• Driving income through effective sales techniques
• Attracting and retaining customers through merchandising support
• Providing excellent customer service at all times
• Explaining product features and benefits clearly
• Supporting store sales goals and targets
• Maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach

You will also be expected to actively identify new sales opportunities within your working environment.

Skills Required

This role requires confidence, communication ability and strong motivation to succeed in a commission-driven environment.

Key skills include:

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Basic understanding of sales and customer service
• Ability to persuade and influence customers
• Self-motivation and personal drive
• Confidence in dealing with people
• Resilience under pressure
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to learn sales processes

Training will be provided in-store, so prior sales experience is not essential.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate
• Strong communication ability
• Willingness to work in a commission-based structure
• Ability to engage customers confidently

Competencies Needed

To succeed in this role, you must demonstrate strong personal and professional traits.

Essential competencies:

• Self-drive and motivation
• Customer service orientation
• Courage and confidence in sales situations
• Ability to follow business policies and procedures
• Personal resilience in a target-driven environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt

Work Environment

This is a fast-paced retail sales environment where performance directly impacts earnings. You will spend most of your time interacting with customers, promoting products and closing sales.

Expect:

• High-energy sales environment
• Target-driven performance expectations
• Regular customer interaction
• Commission-based income structure
• Opportunities for high earning potential based on performance

Your success depends on consistency, effort and customer engagement.

Why This Role Is Attractive

This Sales Agent position offers:

• Weekly commission payments
• Unlimited earning potential based on performance
• Entry-level opportunity with training provided
• Exposure to retail sales and customer service
• Experience within a major South African retail group

It is suitable for individuals who are confident, ambitious and motivated by results.

Career Growth Potential

This role can lead to future opportunities such as:

• Senior sales consultant roles
• Store sales leadership positions
• Retail branch management
• Customer service and merchandising roles
• Corporate sales development positions

Strong performance can quickly open doors within the retail industry.

Who Should Apply

This job is ideal if you:

• Enjoy working with people
• Are confident in sales situations
• Want performance-based income
• Are motivated by targets and results
• Can handle rejection and pressure
• Want to build a career in retail sales

Application Information

Applications close on 18 May 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date.

Apply here