Junior Sales & Business Development Apprentice

Placements24; Nuwerus; Presencial; ZAR 67.000 - 112.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mentorship from seasoned professionals

Career progression opportunities

Performance-based incentives

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, is seeking a driven Junior Sales & Business Development Apprentice. You will gain hands-on experience in customer engagement, sales techniques, and business growth, working with seasoned professionals to develop your career.

This apprenticeship offers comprehensive sales training, mentorship, performance-based incentives, and real opportunities to progress into sales management roles within our expanding retail group.

Formación

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine interest in sales and business development.
• Willingness to learn and relocate to Kimberley if needed.

Responsabilidades

• Engage with potential customers to understand needs and present solutions.
• Assist in generating leads and identifying new business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Support the sales team in achieving targets and objectives.
• Conduct market research to identify potential clients and trends.
• Prepare sales presentations and proposals.
• Process sales orders and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Learn and apply effective sales and negotiation techniques.
• Collaborate with marketing on promotional activities.
• Contribute to improving the sales process and customer experience.

Conocimientos

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Sales enthusiasm

Educación

Degree or diploma in Sales/Marketing/Business Administration

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding retail group with multiple branches in Kimberley , is seeking a driven and charismatic Junior Sales & Business Development Apprentice. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for sales to kick-start their career. You will gain hands-on experience in customer engagement, sales techniques, and business growth strategies, working directly with experienced sales professionals. The role involves active participation in sales activities, client interaction, and contributing to the expansion of our client's market presence in the Northern Cape . We are committed to developing talent and providing a structured pathway for success in the competitive sales and business development field.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with potential customers to understand their needs and present product/service solutions.
• Assist in generating leads and identifying new business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Support the sales team in achieving sales targets and objectives.
• Conduct market research to identify potential clients and market trends.
• Prepare sales presentations and proposals.
• Process sales orders and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Learn and apply effective sales and negotiation techniques.
• Collaborate with marketing teams on promotional activities.
• Contribute to improving the overall sales process and customer experience.

Requirements

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine interest in sales and business development.
• Proactive, goal-oriented, and resilient attitude.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with customers.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to sales strategies.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Kimberley .
• A degree or diploma in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field is advantageous.

Benefits

• This apprenticeship offers comprehensive sales training and mentorship from seasoned professionals.
• You will gain practical experience in a customer-facing role, developing valuable skills in communication, persuasion, and relationship management.
• Our client provides a competitive starting salary, performance-based incentives, and clear opportunities for career progression into sales management roles.
• Be part of a dynamic team in Kimberley that values ambition and rewards success.
• This is your chance to build a rewarding career in sales and contribute directly to business growth.