Sales Development Apprentice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Mentorship

Bonuses

Career growth

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Sales Development Apprentice in Port Elizabeth in a hybrid setup. You will learn lead generation, customer engagement, and how to build sales pipelines while working with experienced sales professionals.

This entry-level role offers mentorship, comprehensive training, and opportunities for incentives based on performance within a collaborative, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in sales and business development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Active listening and relationship-building abilities.
• Goal-oriented mindset with drive to achieve targets.
• Quick learner and adaptable to new sales techniques.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable with hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients through prospecting methods.
• Engage with prospects via phone, email, and social media to understand needs.
• Schedule introductory meetings and demos for the senior sales team.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to refine outreach strategies.
• Build a solid understanding of the company's products and services.

Skills

Sales interest

Communication

Interpersonal

Active listening

Goal oriented

Quick learner

Adaptability

Organizational

Hybrid work

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Our client is looking for a driven and enthusiastic Sales Development Apprentice to join their team in Port Elizabeth . This hybrid role offers a dynamic entry point into the sales profession, where you will learn the fundamentals of lead generation, customer engagement, and building sales pipelines. You will work alongside experienced sales professionals, gaining practical skills and insights into successful sales strategies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong desire to succeed in sales and develop their career in a collaborative, professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients through various prospecting methods.
• Engage with prospective customers via phone, email, and social media to understand their needs.
• Schedule introductory meetings and demonstrations for the senior sales team.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to refine outreach strategies.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the company's products and services.

Requirements

• A strong interest in sales and business development .
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
• Goal-oriented mindset with a drive to achieve targets.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new sales techniques.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model, balancing remote and in-office tasks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training in sales techniques and product knowledge.
• Mentorship from seasoned sales professionals.
• Opportunities for performance-based incentives and bonuses.
• Career advancement opportunities within the sales department.
• A supportive team atmosphere and exposure to a professional sales environment.