Sales Intern - Yes Learnership (CT)

The Talent Room; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 39,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

The Talent Room in Wes-Kaap is offering an internship in automotive sales and marketing, providing hands-on exposure to the sales process, customer engagement, lead generation, and dealership operations.

Ideal candidates are motivated marketing or business management graduates or students with Matric and a valid driver’s licence, ready to learn in a fast-paced environment and contribute to promotional campaigns and events.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is required.
• Marketing or Business Management qualification is required.
• Valid driver’s licence is non-negotiable.

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

MS Office

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Marketing or Business Management qualification

Job description

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.

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