Graduate Trainee – Sales & Marketing (Hybrid, Mentorship)

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Mentorship from industry experts

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking enthusiastic graduates to join their Sales and Marketing team in Upington, Northern Cape. This hybrid role provides hands-on experience in planning and executing marketing campaigns, supporting sales initiatives, and engaging with clients while balancing remote work with in-person collaboration.

You will work with experienced professionals to learn market trends, customer behavior, and effective sales techniques.

Qualifications

• A graduate degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport.
• Demonstrated interest in sales, marketing, or customer relations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive and eager to learn new skills and take on responsibilities.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment, balancing remote and in-office tasks.
• Basic understanding of digital marketing principles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and execution of marketing campaigns across channels.
• Support the sales team with lead generation and qualification activities.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities.
• Develop marketing collateral and presentations for sales meetings and events.
• Engage with potential and existing clients through various communication methods.
• Track and report on the performance of marketing and sales initiatives.
• Contribute to social media management and content creation efforts.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating sales and marketing events.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure cohesive brand messaging.
• Provide administrative support to the sales and marketing departments as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Detail-oriented

Digital marketing basics

Education

Graduate degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking enthusiastic graduates to join their Sales and Marketing team in Upington, Northern Cape. This hybrid role provides hands-on experience in planning and executing marketing campaigns, supporting sales initiatives, and engaging with clients while balancing remote work with in-person collaboration.

You will work with experienced professionals to learn market trends, customer behavior, and effective sales techniques.