Junior Sales Representative Trainee

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

Commission

Sales training

Mentorship

Field sales

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a persuasive and driven Junior Sales Representative Trainee to develop your sales skills through practical experience, customer interaction, and structured training.

You will learn to identify customer needs, present product solutions, and build lasting relationships while receiving mentorship from seasoned professionals and a competitive annual salary with commission.

Qualifications

• Matriculation or equivalent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong desire to succeed in a sales environment.
• Good listening skills and the ability to understand customer needs.
• Resilience and a positive attitude towards challenges.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new products and sales strategies.

Responsibilities

• Learn and present product information and service offerings to potential clients.
• Develop prospecting strategies to identify new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Follow up on leads and manage customer inquiries effectively.
• Learn and apply effective sales techniques and negotiation skills.
• Achieve sales targets and contribute to team goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Sales orientation

Listening skills

Resilience

Willingness to learn

Education

Matriculation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a persuasive and driven individual to join as a Junior Sales Representative Trainee in Upington . This role is focused on developing your sales skills through practical experience, customer interaction, and comprehensive training. You will learn to identify customer needs, present product solutions, and build lasting relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about sales and customer service to kick-start their career, offering hands-on field experience, mentorship from seasoned sales professionals, and the chance to contribute directly to the company's growth, all within a dedicated, customer-facing role.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and present product information and service offerings to potential clients.
• Develop prospecting strategies to identify new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Follow up on leads and manage customer inquiries effectively.
• Learn and apply effective sales techniques and negotiation skills.
• Achieve sales targets and contribute to team goals.

Requirements

• Matriculation or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong desire to succeed in a sales environment.
• Good listening skills and the ability to understand customer needs.
• Resilience and a positive attitude towards challenges.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new products and sales strategies.

Benefits

• Paid apprenticeship with a competitive annual salary and commission structure.
• Comprehensive sales training and ongoing professional development.
• Mentorship from experienced and successful sales leaders.
• Opportunity to gain valuable field sales experience.
• Career progression into senior sales roles.