Junior Sales Trainee

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Incentives & bonuses

Clear career path

Training stipend

Mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a motivated Junior Sales Trainee for a hybrid role that blends training with practical sales experience. You will receive coaching in sales techniques, product knowledge, and customer engagement to build a solid start in a sales career.

The program focuses on lead generation, product demonstrations, and achieving targets, with mentorship and exposure to diverse client interactions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A tertiary qualification in business or marketing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply effective sales strategies to generate leads and close deals.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to potential clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, understanding their needs and providing solutions.
• Follow up on leads generated through marketing efforts and outbound prospecting.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with the sales team to share best practices and contribute to overall team success.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Proactive

Results-driven

Education

High school diploma

Tertiary qualification in business or marketing (advantage)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an ambitious and driven individual to join as a Junior Sales Trainee in Randburg. This hybrid role offers a comprehensive program designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in sales. You will receive extensive training in sales techniques, product knowledge, and customer relationship management, working closely with seasoned sales professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong interpersonal skills, a persuasive personality, and a passion for achieving targets, eager to learn and excel in a results-oriented environment. You will gain valuable experience in client engagement and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and apply effective sales strategies to generate leads and close deals.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to potential clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, understanding their needs and providing solutions.
• Follow up on leads generated through marketing efforts and outbound prospecting.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with the sales team to share best practices and contribute to overall team success.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; a tertiary qualification in business or marketing is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and results-driven attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to learn product information quickly and articulate value propositions clearly.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced sales environment.
• Willingness to embrace training and feedback to continuously improve sales performance.

Benefits

• Structured sales training program with ongoing coaching and mentorship.
• Opportunity to earn performance-based incentives and bonuses.
• Clear career path for advancement within the sales department.
• Competitive stipend during the training period.
• Exposure to diverse client interactions and market dynamics.