Sales Trainee

The HEINEKEN Company; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in South Africa is seeking recent graduates for their exclusive Star Program aimed at developing future sales leaders. This 12-month structured program offers hands-on experience in sales and customer relations, preparing candidates for a rewarding career path with growth opportunities. Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and demonstrate a passion for sales.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate looking for a dynamic sales role.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Shadow Sales Reps and gain territory exposure.
• Support promotions and learn about customer accounts.
• Report sales activities and use CRM tools.

Skills

Passion for sales

Resilience

Communication

Planning

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Sales, Marketing, Business or similar)

Job description

Overview

We Go Places! How about you?
Function: Commerce
Reference Number:145253
Closing Date: 08/10/2025

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for sales and a drive to succeed? Our exclusive Star Program is designed to nurture talented individuals like you into future leaders in the sales industry. Through this dynamic graduate programme, you'll gain hands-on experience, develop essential skills, and embark on a rewarding career path with unmatched growth opportunities. If you're ready to shine and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Locations

• 1x Western Cape
• 1x Durban
• 1x Mthatha
• 1x Sandton
• 2x Pretoria
• 1x Kimberley
• 1x Bloemfontein
• 1x Hazyview
• 1x Groblersdal

Purpose of the job

To accelerate graduate development by immersing them in sales and customer relationship activities aligned with the Sales Rep role.

Duration

12 months structured program

Key Learning Outcomes

Understanding sales fundamentals, Customer engagement, Data-led selling, Execution excellence

Core Responsibility

Shadowing Sales Reps, Territory exposure, Promotions support, Customer account learning, Sales reporting and CRM usage

Required Qualification

Bachelor’s degree (Sales, Marketing, Business or similar)

Preferred Competencies

Passion for sales, Resilience, Communication, Planning, Analytical mindset

HEINEKEN Behaviours

Demonstrates HEINKEN Behaviours aligned to role expectations:

• Deliver: Play to win & celebrate success, Deliver the goods
• Shape: Think consumer first, Make courageous moves
• Connect: Champion a culture of belonging, Learn, share & reapply
• Develop: Have real conversations, Embrace learning & growth

Languages

Fluency in English

Equal Opportunity

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.