Apprentice Sales Representative

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training programme

Training allowance

Commission & bonuses

Mentorship

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is launching an Apprentice Sales Representative program in Upington to develop your skills in customer engagement, product knowledge, negotiation, and closing techniques. You will work alongside experienced sales professionals to identify needs, present solutions, and build lasting relationships.

Successful candidates possess strong communication, resilience, and a drive to meet targets, with a willingness to learn and adapt to various sales methodologies.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport.
• A results-oriented mindset with a desire to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Resilience and the ability to handle rejection positively.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different sales methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior sales representatives in identifying potential customers and generating leads.
• Learn and practice effective sales techniques and customer engagement strategies.
• Provide product information and answer customer inquiries accurately and enthusiastically.
• Support the sales team in preparing proposals and presentations.
• Track sales activities and customer interactions in the CRM system.
• Participate in sales training sessions and continuously improve product knowledge.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Results oriented

Willingness to learn

Education

Matric or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking ambitious and driven individuals to embark on a career in sales through their Apprentice Sales Representative program in Upington. This apprenticeship is designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to excel in a sales environment, including customer engagement, product knowledge, negotiation, and closing techniques. You will work closely with experienced sales professionals, learning how to identify customer needs, present solutions, and build lasting relationships. We are looking for proactive, resilient candidates with excellent communication skills and a passion for achieving targets. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a successful career in sales with comprehensive training and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior sales representatives in identifying potential customers and generating leads.
• Learn and practice effective sales techniques and customer engagement strategies.
• Provide product information and answer customer inquiries accurately and enthusiastically.
• Support the sales team in preparing proposals and presentations.
• Track sales activities and customer interactions in the CRM system.
• Participate in sales training sessions and continuously improve product knowledge.

Requirements

• Completed Matric or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with people.
• A results-oriented mindset with a desire to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Resilience and the ability to handle rejection positively.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different sales methodologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive sales apprenticeship program with structured training modules.
• Competitive training allowance with attractive commission and bonus structures.
• Exposure to diverse products and customer markets.
• Mentorship from successful sales leaders.
• Clear pathway for career progression within the sales department.