External Sales Internship - KZN

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a recent graduate to join our client's team for a 12-month graduate internship based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated graduate who is eager to gain practical experience in external sales and business development within the engineering sector while building a successful career in technical sales.

POSITION INFO:
Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers.
• Conduct regular customer visits throughout Northern KwaZulu-Natal.
• Support the External Sales team with business development initiatives.
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and sales-related documentation.
• Follow up on customer enquiries and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activities.
• Conduct market research and identify potential growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Attend product training, customer meetings, and industry events as required.
• Represent the company professionally while promoting its products and services.

Job Requirements

• Completed a qualification in Engineering, Business management or relevant.
• Recent graduate looking to gain practical sales experience.
• Fluent in both English and Afrikaans, with excellent verbal and written communication skills (Essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
• Comfortable with extensive travel throughout Northern KwaZulu-Natal.
• Good planning, organisational, and time management skills.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's licence (Essential).
• Willingness to work in a field-based sales environment.