Junior Sales Development Apprentice

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Commission & bonus

Professional development

Mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley is recruiting a Junior Sales Development Apprentice to identify and nurture potential leads. You will learn sales techniques, product knowledge, and customer engagement strategies, with hands-on experience in a target-driven environment and a clear path for progression.

You will initiate contact across channels, qualify leads, and maintain CRM records while working with a supportive sales team focused on success.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong desire to learn and succeed in sales.
• Goal-oriented and able to meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential leads through multiple channels.
• Initiate contact with prospects via phone, email and social media.
• Articulate the value proposition of products/services clearly.
• Qualify leads and schedule follow-up meetings for the team.
• Maintain accurate records of activities in the CRM.
• Collaborate with the team to refine lead generation strategies.

Skills

Communication

Learning agility

Target-driven

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a thriving sales organization in Kimberley , is offering an exciting opportunity for a Junior Sales Development Apprentice . This role is perfect for an ambitious and energetic individual looking to kick-start a career in sales. You will be trained extensively on sales techniques, product knowledge, and customer engagement strategies, playing a vital role in identifying and qualifying potential leads for the sales team. This position offers hands-on experience in a target-driven environment and a clear path for career advancement within sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential leads through various channels, including online research and databases.
• Initiate contact with potential customers via phone, email, and social media to generate interest.
• Articulate the value proposition of our client's products or services effectively.
• Qualify leads based on established criteria and schedule follow-up meetings for the sales team.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with the sales team to refine sales strategies and improve lead generation processes.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a confident and persuasive demeanor.
• A strong desire to learn and succeed in a sales environment.
• Goal-oriented with the ability to work towards and achieve targets.
• Basic computer proficiency, including experience with CRM systems is a plus.
• Resilience and the ability to handle rejection professionally.
• A high school diploma or equivalent qualification; tertiary education in business or sales is advantageous.

Benefits

• A competitive base salary with attractive commission and bonus structures.
• Comprehensive sales training and ongoing professional development.
• Mentorship from experienced sales professionals in Kimberley .
• Opportunities for rapid career progression within the sales department.
• A dynamic and supportive team culture focused on success.