Internal Sales Trainee

Freerecruit; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Career path

Company vehicle

Job summary

Freerecruit is seeking an ambitious Internal Sales Trainee to join the manufacturing sector. You will manage end-to-end sales processes and act as a professional contact for clients, with room for growth and development.

The role emphasizes learning product knowledge, building strong customer relationships, and meeting KPIs through structured daily planning. A valid SA driver’s license is essential, with a focus on accuracy and proactive performance.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate required; tertiary qualification advantageous.
• Valid South African driver’s licence required.
• Willingness to learn technical manufacturing product knowledge.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sales workflow including orders, quotes, and data entry.
• Nurture existing client accounts and expand customer base through structured service.
• Act as a dependable contact for customers addressing technical inquiries.
• Meet and exceed monthly KPIs through proactive planning and activity management.
• Travel to client sites as required.

Skills

People skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

Matric

Tertiary qualification (Sales/Marketing/Mechanical/Technical)

Job description

Job description:

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

The Internal Sales Trainee will manage the end-to-end sales process while acting as a dependable, highly professional point of contact for our client base. If you are naturally methodical, detail-oriented, and possess the confidence to interact with customers face-to-face, this role is built for you.

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.
• Travel to client sites when required.

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.
• Company vehicle usage for work-related travel.