Internal Sales Trainee

Rigana Manufacturing; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Clear career path

Job summary

Rigana Manufacturing in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an entry-level Sales Assistant to join our dynamic team. This role offers growth opportunities within the manufacturing sector and hands-on training in technical product knowledge and customer service.

You will manage the sales workflow, nurture client relationships, respond to technical inquiries, and strive to meet monthly KPIs through proactive planning and precise data entry.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate required; relevant tertiary qualification advantageous.
• Valid South African driver’s license required.
• Ability to learn technical manufacturing product knowledge and translate into customer solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with accurate data management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sales workflow, including processing orders, compiling quotes and data entry.
• Nurture existing client accounts and expand the customer base through structured, reliable service.
• Act as a dependable point of contact for customers, addressing technical inquiries with confidence.
• Consistently meet and exceed monthly KPIs through proactive daily planning and activity management.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Communication

Technical product knowledge

Education

Matric certificate

Tertiary qualification in Sales/Marketing/Mechanical/Technical

Job description

Manufacturing company currently seeking an ambitious, high-energy, and growth-minded Sales Assistant to join our dynamic team. This is an entry-level position offering immense room for personal and professional development within the manufacturing sector.

Duties, include but not limited to:

• Manage the end-to-end sales workflow, including processing accurate customer orders, compiling detailed technical quotes, and precise customer data entry.
• Nurture existing client accounts and steadily expand our customer base through highly structured, reliable customer service.
• Act as a dependable and professional point of contact for customers, addressing technical inquiries with confidence.
• Consistently meet and exceed monthly structured KPIs through proactive daily planning and activity management.

Requirements:

• Matric certificate essential. A related tertiary qualification (Sales, Marketing, Mechanical, or Technical field) is a distinct advantage, but a sharp mind and an open attitude to learning are valued most.
• Valid South African driver’s licence is essential.
• Comfortable learning technical manufacturing product knowledge and translating it into clear customer solutions.
• Strong people skills with the confidence to naturally build trusting relationships.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented. Takes genuine pride in data accuracy, numbers, and maintaining precise documentation under pressure.
• Strong people skills and the confidence to build relationships with customers.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and actively looking for long-term career growth opportunities.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Computer literate

What we offer:

• Comprehensive, structured product and technical training.
• Clear career path within the company.