Sales Consultant’s R137k Payslip Has Mzansi Rethinking the Sales Industry: "Is It Too Late to Change Careers?"

Sales Consultant’s R137k Payslip Has Mzansi Rethinking the Sales Industry: "Is It Too Late to Change Careers?"

  • This post had people reevaluating how they viewed people in the sales game because they are balling
  • TikTok user @lifereset_za shared the payslip of a sales consultant who raked in R137k
  • Fellow sales peeps confirmed the income, while others wondered how they got into the sales game

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While salespeople are not always looked at in the greatest light, it turns out that their salaries are definitely compensating for that. A trusty Mzansi Tiktokker shared the payslip of a sales consultant who raked in R137k.

TikTok user @lifereset_za shared the payslip of a sales consultant who raked in R137k
TikTok user @lifereset_za shared the payslip of a sales consultant who raked in R137k. Image: TikTok / @lifereset_za
Source: TikTok

Everyone loves a good salary exposure post. Seeing what different professions earn helps put a lot in perspective, and even helps others look for better offers.

Mzansi TikTok user exposes sales consultant’s impressive salary

TikTok user, @lifereset_za, shared the payslip of a sales consultant who raked in R137k, showing the perks and commissions. The R81k deductions were a wow, though!

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Take a look at the payslip for yourself:

Briefly News did some research to see if this payslip was the norm or just of someone who landed a luck. According to PayScale, sales consultants can very well earn this kind of money. There are many factors that influence the salary a salesperson gets, but with the right industry, you can definitely be making top dollar.

GrabJobs says the average basic salary for a sales consultant in SA is around R27k, which isn’t too shabby.

Mzansi comments on the impressive sales consultant’s payslip

Some fellow sales peeps stepped forward to confirm that the sales game will have you balling. However, it is not for the faint-hearted. Some were shocked as they never knew this was possible.

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Read some of the comments:

Dimpho.jr said:

“What is this person selling?”

said:

“Sales is always paying, but man is it mentally draining.”

Elisa said:

“I once worked at an insurance company, and I saw one of the financial advisor’s payslips with 6 figures. Sales is paying.”

Val said:

“I miss those days. There were times when I took home R190k.”

Andrew Max said:

“What are they selling, I work in sales, but we sell beds, and they are some sales persons that can easily make 50k depending on which store.”

sihlenkosi890 said:

“Is it too late for me to change careers?”

Mzansi reflects on R65k salary of safety officer: “Experience and qualifications equals money”

In related news, Briefly News reported that times are tough, and people are looking for ways to make sustainable money. A Mzansi Tiktokker showed the payslip of a Safety Officer who took home R65k, and people were interested.

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The youth are paying close attention to which careers make you money and have a gap in the market in regard to employment.

TikTok user @lifereset_za gave the people what they asked for – the payslip of a Safety Officer. The woman reminded people that this R65k salary comes with experience and qualifications and that it is not an entry-level position.

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Denika Herbst (Editor) Denika Herbst is a Human Interest writer at Briefly News. She is also an Industrial Sociologist with a master's degree in Industrial Organisational and Labour Studies from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, which she completed in 2020. She is now a PhD candidate at UKZN. Denika has over five years of experience writing for Briefly News (joined in 2018), and a short time writing for The South African. You can reach her via: denika.herbst@briefly.co.za.

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