Graduate Trainee - Sales and Business Development

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel for client meetings

Mentorship and training

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking ambitious Graduate Trainees to join its Sales and Business Development team. The program equips recent graduates with essential skills in client engagement, market analysis, and revenue generation through intensive training and mentorship on real-world sales projects and client interactions.

This hybrid role offers a dynamic career path with growth opportunities, travel for client meetings, and a supportive culture that fosters learning and performance in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Hybrid work setting; ability to learn and adapt.
• Willingness to learn and a results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking and direct outreach.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations and proposals tailored to client needs.
• Collaborate with marketing to support lead generation.
• Track sales progress, manage pipelines, and report on activities.
• Negotiate and close deals to meet or exceed targets.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Results-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Economics

Job description

Our client, a growing enterprise in Polokwane , is looking for ambitious Graduate Trainees to join their Sales and Business Development team. This program is designed to equip recent graduates with the essential skills to excel in client engagement, market analysis, and revenue generation. You will receive intensive training and mentorship, working on real-world sales projects and client interactions. This role offers a dynamic career path in sales, providing valuable experience and growth opportunities within a supportive hybrid work environment in Polokwane .

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through various channels, including networking and direct outreach.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals tailored to client needs.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to support lead generation efforts.
• Track sales progress, manage pipelines, and provide regular reports on sales activities.
• Negotiate and close deals to meet or exceed sales targets.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ambition and a results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid setting.
• Enthusiasm for sales and business development, with a willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of market trends and customer needs.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with attractive commission and bonus structures.
• Comprehensive sales training and ongoing professional development.
• Clear career progression pathways within the sales organization.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities to travel for client meetings and industry events.
• A vibrant and performance-driven culture in Polokwane .