Graduate Trainee - Business Development

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive graduate salary

Extensive sales training

Mentorship from sales leaders

Exposure to client interactions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Trainee for Sales and Business Development in Benoni. The program provides comprehensive training in sales techniques, CRM, market analysis, and growth strategies.

You will support lead generation, client engagement, and deal progression, working with sales leadership. Ideal for graduates with strong communication, eagerness to learn, and a client-facing mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a persuasive demeanor.
• Strong desire to learn and succeed in a sales-focused environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative sales team.
• Basic understanding of sales processes and business development principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and qualifying potential new business leads.
• Support the sales team in preparing proposals and presentations.
• Conduct market research to understand customer needs and industry trends.
• Engage with prospective clients through various communication channels.
• Help maintain the customer relationship management (CRM) system with accurate data.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Persuasive demeanor

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Economics

Job description

Graduate Trainee - Sales and Business Development

Our client is searching for enthusiastic and driven graduates to join their Sales and Business Development team as Trainees in Benoni . This program offers comprehensive training in sales techniques, customer relationship management, market analysis, and strategic business growth. You will work closely with the sales leadership, supporting lead generation, client engagement, and deal progression. This is an ideal role for ambitious individuals with a passion for sales, excellent communication skills, and a desire to build a successful career in a client-facing capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and qualifying potential new business leads.
• Support the sales team in preparing proposals and presentations.
• Conduct market research to understand customer needs and industry trends.
• Engage with prospective clients through various communication channels.
• Help maintain the customer relationship management (CRM) system with accurate data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a persuasive demeanor.
• Strong desire to learn and succeed in a sales-focused environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative sales team.
• Basic understanding of sales processes and business development principles.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary with performance-based incentives.
• Extensive sales training and professional development.
• Exposure to client interactions and business strategy in Benoni .
• Mentorship from experienced sales leaders.
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