Graduate Trainee - Business Development

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission potential

Hybrid work

Mentorship

Travel opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a dynamic Graduate Trainee for our Business Development team. You will identify new markets, support client engagement, and help shape growth strategy in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.

You will develop negotiation and presentation skills, work with cross-functional teams, and gain exposure to proposals, travel opportunities, and mentorship from seasoned professionals within our growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong interest in business development, sales, and strategic growth.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Proactive, results-oriented attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential new business opportunities and markets.
• Assist in developing proposals and presentations for prospective clients and partners.
• Support the sales team in managing client relationships and communication.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and execute business development strategies.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform business strategy.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Economics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic Graduate Trainee for their Business Development team in Sandton . This role is pivotal in identifying new market opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and contributing to the company's growth strategy. You will work on exciting initiatives, gain exposure to client engagement, and develop key negotiation and communication skills. This hybrid role offers a blend of office-based collaboration and remote flexibility, allowing you to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment in the heart of Gauteng 's commercial hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential new business opportunities and markets.
• Assist in developing proposals and presentations for prospective clients and partners.
• Support the sales team in managing client relationships and communication.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and execute business development strategies.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform business strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong interest in business development, sales, and strategic growth.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Proactive, results-oriented attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary with commission potential.
• Hybrid work arrangement for optimal work-life balance.
• Mentorship from experienced business development professionals.
• Opportunities for travel and client interaction.
• Career advancement potential within a growing organization in Sandton .