Graduate Trainee Business Development Representative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive graduate salary

Commission structure

Comprehensive training

Career progression in Vereeniging

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking energetic graduates for the Graduate Trainee Business Development Representatives role. You will learn to identify and engage potential clients, understand market needs, and build strong customer relationships while contributing to the company’s growth.

The position offers extensive training, with a proactive, target-driven environment and opportunities to progress in the sales department within Vereeniging.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential new business leads through various channels.
• Initiate contact with prospects via phone, email, and social media.
• Understand customer needs and effectively communicate the value proposition of our client's products/services.
• Schedule meetings and product demonstrations for the sales team.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions in the CRM system.

Skills

Excellent communication

Persuasion skills

Self-motivated

Product knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Sales

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking energetic and driven Graduate Trainee Business Development Representatives to join their sales team in Vereeniging . This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious graduates to launch their careers in sales and business development, learning how to identify and engage potential clients, understand market needs, and build strong customer relationships. You will receive comprehensive training and work closely with experienced sales professionals, contributing directly to the company's growth. This role is perfect for individuals with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to achieving targets within a dynamic sales environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential new business leads through various channels.
• Initiate contact with prospects via phone, email, and social media.
• Understand customer needs and effectively communicate the value proposition of our client's products/services.
• Schedule meetings and product demonstrations for the sales team.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions in the CRM system.

Requirements

• Recent graduate with a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related discipline.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and persuasion skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed in a sales environment.
• Ability to understand and articulate complex product information.
• Resilience and a positive attitude towards achieving sales targets.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary with attractive commission structure.
• Extensive sales training and ongoing professional development.
• Career progression opportunities within the sales department in Vereeniging .
• Work in a vibrant and results-oriented team atmosphere.
• Be part of a growing company with a strong market presence.