Internal Sales Trainee

Freerecruit; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Freerecruit in South Africa is seeking an Internal Sales Trainee to join our manufacturing team. This entry-level role focuses on managing the end-to-end sales process, processing orders, and building trusted client relationships through professional service.

You will learn technical product knowledge, translate it into clear solutions, and strive to meet monthly KPIs through disciplined planning and accurate data entry.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate essential.
• Valid South African driver’s licence essential.
• Learn technical manufacturing product knowledge and translate into clear customer solutions.
• Strong people skills and the confidence to build trusting relationships.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented with pride in data accuracy and documentation.
• Self-motivated, proactive and seeking long-term career growth.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sales workflow including processing orders, compiling technical quotes, and entering customer data carefully.
• Nurture existing client accounts and grow the customer base through reliable customer service.
• Serve as the professional point of contact for customers, addressing technical inquiries confidently.
• Meet and exceed monthly KPIs through disciplined daily planning and activity management.

Skills

Sales process

Customer service

Data accuracy

Communication

Time management

Relationship-building

Education

Matric certificate

Tertiary qualification in 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.

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.