Field Sales Agent: Durban, Cape Town and Gauteng at WWF South Africa

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.

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.