Sales Intern - Yes Learnership (Ct)

The Talent Room; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Talent Room in Cape Town is seeking driven and enthusiastic Sales Interns to join their automotive sales team as part of the 12-month YES Internship Programme.

Salary is R7 500. This internship offers hands‑on experience in sales, marketing, and dealership operations, with exposure to customer engagement, lead generation, and vehicle presentations.

This is ideal for a motivated candidate with Marketing or Business Management qualifications seeking a solid start in automotive sales.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 certificate
• Marketing or Business Management qualification
• Valid driver's licence (non‑negotiable)
• Must not have completed a YES Programme previously
• Currently unemployed
• Computer literate, with good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for sales, marketing, and the automotive industry
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Confident, energetic, and customer-focused
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast‑paced environment

Responsibilities

• Assist Sales Consultants with customer enquiries and follow-ups
• Support vehicle presentations and test‑drive arrangements
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, leads, and follow-ups
• Assist with preparing sales documentation, quotations, invoices, and vehicle delivery paperwork
• Participate in dealership events, activations, and promotional activities
• Conduct research on vehicle models, pricing, market trends, and competitor offerings
• Assist with updating online vehicle listings and marketing content
• Assist with lead generation and customer engagement activities
• Support marketing initiatives and promotional campaigns
• Learn to track and report on performance metrics, including lead conversions and sales targets
• Provide administrative support to the sales and finance teams
• Assist with general dealership duties as required

Skills

Sales

Marketing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12 certificate

Marketing or Business Management qualification

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Our client in Cape Town is looking for driven and enthusiastic Sales Interns to join their dynamic automotive sales team as part of a 12-month YES Internship Programme.

Salary is R7 500

This internship offers a valuable hands‑on opportunity to gain practical experience in the automotive sales and marketing industry. Successful candidates will gain exposure to the sales process, customer engagement, lead generation, marketing activities, and day‑to‑day dealership operations.

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 certificate
• Marketing or Business Management qualification
• Valid driver's licence (non‑negotiable)
• Must not have completed a YES Programme previously
• Currently unemployed
• Computer literate, with good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for sales, marketing, and the automotive industry
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Confident, energetic, and customer-focused
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast‑paced environment

Responsibilities

• Assist Sales Consultants with customer enquiries and follow-ups
• Support vehicle presentations and test‑drive arrangements
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, leads, and follow-ups
• Assist with preparing sales documentation, quotations, invoices, and vehicle delivery paperwork
• Participate in dealership events, activations, and promotional activities
• Conduct research on vehicle models, pricing, market trends, and competitor offerings
• Assist with updating online vehicle listings and marketing content
• Assist with lead generation and customer engagement activities
• Support marketing initiatives and promotional campaigns
• Learn to track and report on performance metrics, including lead conversions and sales targets
• Provide administrative support to the sales and finance teams
• Assist with general dealership duties as required

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a qualification in Marketing or Business Management who is looking to gain practical experience and build a strong foundation for a career in automotive sales and marketing.

Please note only candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be considered.