📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWTiger Brands is actively recruiting for a Workplace Experience Student : Sales and Distribution - Pretoria, GPR2 position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: No Experience • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development • Location Preference: in Gauteng
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSSales and marketing roles like Workplace Experience Student : Sales and Distribution - Pretoria, GPR2 are key revenue drivers. This position offers direct impact on business growth and market expansion.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Workplace Experience Student : Sales and Distribution - Pretoria, GPR2 position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the No Experience requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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Job PurposeThe Sales and Distribution Intern will support the sales and distribution team in driving product sales, maintaining customer relationships, coordinating deliveries, and ensuring products reach customers efficiently. The role provides practical experience in sales operations, distribution, customer service, and market development.
Key ResponsibilitiesAssist the sales team with identifying and contacting potential customers. Support daily sales activities, including order taking, follow-ups, and customer enquiries. Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with customers, retailers, distributors, and other business partners. Support the preparation of sales reports, quotations, invoices, and other sales documentation. Monitor customer orders and coordinate with the distribution team to ensure timely deliveries. Assist with stock monitoring and reporting of low-stock or fast-moving products. Conduct basic market research to identify customer needs, competitor activity, and new sales opportunities. Assist with promotional activities, product launches, and sales campaigns. Update customer and sales information accurately in company systems or spreadsheets. Help resolve customer queries and escalate complaints where necessary. Support the team with general administrative and operational tasks.
RequirementsCurrently studying toward, or recently completed, a qualification in Sales, Marketing, Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Good verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills. Basic computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office/Google Workspace. Good organisational and time-management abilities. A positive, proactive, and willing-to-learn attitude. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. A valid driver's licence may be advantageous, depending on the role.
Key Competencies
Communication and interpersonal skills Customer focus Sales orientation Problem-solving Attention to detail Teamwork Organisation and time management Initiative and willingness to learn
What the Intern Will Gain
The intern will gain hands-on exposure to sales processes, customer relationship management, order management, distribution operations, stock coordination, market research, and sales reporting, while developing practical workplace and commercial skills
End Date: August 22, 2026
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