Sales Trainee – East London

Company: The HEINEKEN Company

Location: East London, Eastern Cape

Job type: Entry Level

Posted on: 2025-11-18

Reference Number: 147757

Immediate Supervisor: Gradwill Maswan

Purpose of the Role

To accelerate graduate development by immersing participants in sales and customer relationship activities that align with the Sales Representative role.

Program Length

12‑month structured program

Key Learning Outcomes

• Understanding sales fundamentals
• Customer engagement
• Data‑driven selling
• Execution excellence

Core Responsibilities

• Shadowing Sales Representatives
• Exposure to territory activities
• Supporting promotions
• Learning customer accounts
• Sales reporting and CRM usage

Required Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business or a related field.

Preferred Competencies

• Passion for sales
• Resilience
• Effective communication
• Planning skills
• Analytical mindset

Equal Opportunity

The Heineken Company is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applicants with various disabilities. The company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered during recruitment.

Employment Eligibility

Applicants must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa.

Application Deadline

Open until filled

How to Apply

Please visit the following link to submit your application: careers.theheinekencompany.com.