Sales Development Representative Trainee

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training program

Performance-based incentives

Clear career path to Account Executive

Dynamic sales environment

Team-building activities

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking an energetic Sales Development Representative Trainee to join our expanding sales team. You will learn how to identify and engage potential customers, qualify leads, and support Account Executives through outbound outreach.

This intensive program equips you with foundational sales skills, CRM familiarity, and a clear path to an Account Executive role, with coaching and a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude and a strong drive to succeed in a sales environment.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new sales techniques.
• Basic understanding of sales processes and customer relationship management (CRM) is a plus.
• Goal-oriented and resilient in the face of rejection.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Nelspruit.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential leads through various prospecting methods.
• Conduct initial outreach to potential clients via phone calls and emails.
• Articulate the company's value proposition clearly and concisely.
• Understand customer needs and qualify them as potential sales opportunities.
• Schedule meetings and demos for Account Executives.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities in the CRM system.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Fast learner

CRM basics

Sales drive

Resilience

Tools

CRM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic and motivated Sales Development Representative Trainee to join their growing sales team in Nelspruit. This is an intensive, hands-on training program designed to equip you with the foundational skills needed for a successful career in sales. You will learn how to identify and engage potential customers, understand client needs, and generate qualified leads for the sales pipeline. This role is crucial for driving business growth and offers significant career advancement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential leads through various prospecting methods.
• Conduct initial outreach to potential clients via phone calls and emails.
• Articulate the company's value proposition clearly and concisely.
• Understand customer needs and qualify them as potential sales opportunities.
• Schedule meetings and demos for Account Executives.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities in the CRM system.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude and a strong drive to succeed in a sales environment.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new sales techniques.
• Basic understanding of sales processes and customer relationship management (CRM) is a plus.
• Goal-oriented and resilient in the face of rejection.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Nelspruit.

Benefits

• Comprehensive sales training program with ongoing coaching.
• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Clear career path towards an Account Executive role.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced sales environment.
• Team-building activities and a supportive sales culture.