Sales Development Apprentice — Hybrid Role with Mentorship

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Sales training

Mentorship

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking energetic individuals for Junior Sales Development Representative Apprenticeships. You will learn lead generation, customer engagement, and market outreach while supporting Account Executives.

The program combines office collaboration with remote work in a hybrid setup. You will gain hands-on training, mentoring from experienced sales professionals, and exposure to modern sales tools in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good listening skills and ability to understand customer needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confident, persuasive demeanor.
• Able to work effectively in a hybrid environment (office and remote).

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify potential new business opportunities through various channels.
• Engage with prospective customers via phone, email, and social media to understand their needs.
• Schedule introductory meetings and product demonstrations for Account Executives.
• Develop outreach messages and follow-up strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of leads and customer interactions in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to refine lead generation efforts.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitive offerings.
• Participate in sales training sessions and team meetings.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking energetic individuals for Junior Sales Development Representative Apprenticeships. You will learn lead generation, customer engagement, and market outreach while supporting Account Executives.

The program combines office collaboration with remote work in a hybrid setup. You will gain hands-on training, mentoring from experienced sales professionals, and exposure to modern sales tools in a fast-paced environment.