Junior Sales and Marketing Assistant Apprentice

Placements24; Randburg; Presencial; ZAR 72.000 - 96.000; Jornada completa

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Performance bonuses

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Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa, seeks a Junior Sales and Marketing Assistant Apprentice to join the team on-site. You will assist with lead qualification, campaign execution, and CRM management while gaining hands-on experience across sales and marketing functions.

This apprenticeship provides comprehensive training in market research, digital marketing, and client engagement, with a clear path to career progression.

Formación

• Strong interest in sales, marketing and business development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive attitude with a strong desire to learn and grow.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and qualify potential sales leads through various channels.
• Support the sales team with administrative tasks, including proposals and presentations.
• Help execute marketing campaigns via email and social media activities.
• Conduct market research to identify customer needs and market trends.
• Maintain and update CRM systems and respond to inquiries.
• Assist in organizing marketing events and tracking performance metrics.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to achieve business objectives.

Conocimientos

Interest in sales & marketing

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Digital marketing tools

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic technology solutions provider serving a diverse client base, is seeking an ambitious Junior Sales and Marketing Assistant Apprentice to join their team in **Randburg, Gauteng**. This role is perfect for an energetic and communicative individual eager to gain hands‑on experience in both sales and marketing functions within a fast‑paced business environment. You will work closely with the sales and marketing teams, supporting lead generation activities, campaign execution, and customer relationship management. The apprenticeship offers a comprehensive learning experience, covering essential skills in market research, sales support, digital marketing, and client engagement. In **Randburg**, you will play a vital part in driving business growth and enhancing our client's market presence. We are committed to developing talent and providing a clear path for career advancement in sales and marketing. The ideal candidate will be goal‑oriented, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrate a strong desire to learn and succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and qualifying potential sales leads through various channels.
• Support the sales team with administrative tasks, including preparing proposals and presentations.
• Help execute marketing campaigns, including email marketing and social media activities.
• Conduct market research to identify customer needs and market trends.
• Maintain and update customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide information about products and services.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating marketing events and trade shows.
• Track and report on sales and marketing activities and performance metrics.
• Contribute to content creation for marketing materials and social media in **Randburg**.
• Collaborate effectively with the sales and marketing departments to achieve business objectives.

Requirements

• A strong interest in sales, marketing, and business development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with CRM systems and digital marketing tools is a plus.
• A proactive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Must be able to work in **Randburg**, **Gauteng**, **South Africa**.
• Must have the legal right to work in **South Africa**.

Benefits

This apprenticeship provides a competitive starting salary with regular opportunities for salary reviews and performance‑based bonuses. Comprehensive training in sales techniques, marketing strategies, and customer relationship management. Exposure to a variety of business‑to‑business (B2B) clients and market segments. Our client offers a supportive and motivating work environment with clear career progression pathways. Opportunity to develop valuable business acumen and professional skills. Potential for a full‑time role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Be part of a thriving business community in **Gauteng**, **South Africa**.