Heineken Sales Trainee Vacancies (X9 Posts)

The HEINEKEN Company

Sales Trainee

Company: The HEINEKEN Company

Job Type: Entry Level

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Posted: 5 hours ago

Application Deadline: Open until filled

About the Role

We Go Places! How about you?

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!

Available Locations

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

Job Purpose

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

Program Duration

12 months structured program

Key Learning Outcomes

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

Core Responsibilities

  • Shadowing Sales Representatives
  • Territory exposure
  • Promotions support
  • Customer account learning
  • Sales reporting and CRM usage

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business or similar field

Preferred Competencies

  • Passion for sales
  • Resilience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Planning abilities
  • Analytical mindset

HEINEKEN Behaviors

Demonstrates HEINEKEN Behaviors 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

Language Requirements

Fluency in English

Additional Information

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.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official HEINEKEN careers website:

Apply on HEINEKEN Careers Portal

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