Sales & Marketing Learnership Opportunity
Location: Central Region – Kimberley, South Africa
Employment Type: Learnership (Fixed-Term)
Requisition ID: 30079547
Industry: Sales, Marketing, FMCG
Posted: 30+ Days Ago
About the Programme
An exciting Sales & Marketing Learnership opportunity is available for energetic, ambitious, and passionate individuals who want to build a career in sales and customer development within the FMCG industry. This learnership offers a structured combination of theoretical training and practical workplace experience aimed at developing future industry professionals.
This programme forms part of a broader vision focused on innovation, growth, and excellence. Learners will be joining a high-performance environment where curiosity, talent, and passion are valued. You will be supported with the tools, mentorship, and opportunities needed to unlock your full potential and build a long-term career in retail sales, customer development, and trade marketing.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this Sales & Marketing Learnership is to support the implementation of a market-driven, customer-focused service that enhances competitiveness within the Tavern Class of Trade. The role contributes to the development of brand equity, sales volume, market share, and customer relationships while supporting key company strategies and reputation.
Skills and Competencies
Commercial Aptitude
- Understanding how sales and marketing functions interact within the value chain.
- Ability to gather competitor information and use it to enhance the selling approach.
- Insight into profitability, pricing, product mix, and merchandising.
Customer Focus
- Making customer needs a priority in all activities.
- Building and maintaining strong, productive relationships with customers.
- Taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and problem resolution.
- Developing rapport with tavern owners and other stakeholders.
Accountability
- Taking ownership of results and personal performance.
- Demonstrating strong work ethic and integrity as a brand representative.
- Displaying resilience and determination to meet goals.
Flexibility
- Ability to adjust behaviour to changing conditions.
- Open-minded attitude toward unexpected challenges.
- Willingness to work weekends and public holidays when required.
Selling Skills
- Identifying customer needs and opportunities.
- Leveraging value propositions to present solutions.
- Using effective communication techniques to close sales.
- Building rapport and gaining customer commitment.
- Planning and prioritising daily sales activities.
Planning & Organising
- Working with the sales team to develop execution plans.
- Paying close attention to detail and implementing plans accurately.
- Managing administrative tasks effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Development
- Build relationships with tavern owners and decision-makers.
- Conduct weekly customer visits to strengthen partnerships and resolve issues.
- Maintain accurate customer master data.
- Achieve volume and sales targets within assigned outlets.
- Encourage consistent direct purchasing from the company each week.
AMPPS Delivery (Availability, Merchandising, Price, Promotions, Space)
- Ensure 100% product availability through proactive volume monitoring.
- Manage stock rotation to avoid out-of-stock issues.
- Implement merchandising guidelines in both consumption and purchase zones.
- Support price communication and ensure compliance with pricing guidelines.
- Monitor shelf space, track competitor activity, and secure optimal brand positioning.
Merchandising, Pricing & Promotions
- Execute brand promotions across assigned outlets.
- Ensure product visibility aligns with trade execution guidelines.
- Track performance of campaigns and communicate gaps to the sales lead.
Asset Management
- Ensure full compliance for fridges, signage, merchandising materials, and other company assets.
- Conduct asset verification audits when required.
- Assist customers with stock-management tools to minimise stockouts.
- Maintain stock quality and proper rotation in customer fridges.
Problem-Solving & Adaptability
- Address issues and resolve challenges quickly.
- Manage demanding work hours with resilience.
- Support operational needs during peak trading times.
Minimum Requirements
- A completed Diploma or Degree (Sales, Marketing, Business, or related field preferred).
- Valid, unendorsed Code 8 driver’s licence.
- Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
- Good understanding of the local area (Kimberley).
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
- Successful completion of a driver’s assessment before appointment.
Additional Information
This opportunity is open to candidates in the Central Region – Kimberley only. The organisation is an equal opportunity employer, and appointments will align with its Employment Equity Plan. Management may use additional criteria when shortlisting candidates.