Job: Field Sales Intern

Company : Henkel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship

Job summary

Henkel in Bedfordview, Gauteng, South Africa, is offering an internship to support the sales team with scheduling, presentations, and customer communications. You will conduct client research, assist in lead generation, and update the CRM system.

The role involves shadowing sales reps, coordinating events, and handling general administrative tasks. Ideal candidates are pursuing/business/marketing degrees with strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Comfortable with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc) is a plus.
• A strong desire to learn about the sales process and business development.
• Proactive attitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales Team: Assist the sales team in their daily activities, such as scheduling meetings, preparing presentations, and managing customer communications
• Customer Research: Conduct research on potential clients, industries, and competitors to help the team tailor their approach
• Lead Generation: Assist in identifying and qualifying new leads, reaching out via email or phone to schedule appointments or follow up with potential clients
• CRM Management: Input and update client information and sales activities into the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
• Sales Support: Help coordinate and support sales events, webinars, and promotions
• Shadowing Sales Reps: Participate in client calls or meetings, gaining exposure to how professional sales interactions are conducted
• Administrative Tasks: Perform general office duties such as filing, organizing sales materials, and assisting with data entry

Skills

MS Office

CRM tools

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Proactivity

Education

Business/Marketing degree

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

The job involves supporting the sales team with scheduling, presentations, and customer communications. You'll conduct client research, assist in lead generation, and update the CRM system.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales Team: Assist the sales team in their daily activities, such as scheduling meetings, preparing presentations, and managing customer communications
• Customer Research: Conduct research on potential clients, industries, and competitors to help the team tailor their approach
• Lead Generation: Assist in identifying and qualifying new leads, reaching out via email or phone to schedule appointments or follow up with potential clients
• CRM Management: Input and update client information and sales activities into the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
• Sales Support: Help coordinate and support sales events, webinars, and promotions
• Shadowing Sales Reps: Participate in client calls or meetings, gaining exposure to how professional sales interactions are conducted
• Administrative Tasks: Perform general office duties such as filing, organizing sales materials, and assisting with data entry

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Comfortable with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc) is a plus
• A strong desire to learn about the sales process and business development
• Proactive attitude and attention to detail

Hiring organization

Henkel

Employment Type: Internship

Job Location: Bedfordview, Gauteng, South Africa