Core Group is inviting recent graduates to apply for its 12-month Sales Graduate Programme in Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa. The programme offers practical experience in technology sales, customer engagement, commercial strategy and business development, providing an opportunity for graduates to build a foundation for careers in sales and commercial leadership.
The opportunity is aimed at candidates with a completed bachelor’s degree obtained within the last three years in business, marketing, commerce, finance, engineering, supply chain, information systems or a related field.
Core Group represents international technology brands across Sub-Saharan Africa, providing services across retail, sales, marketing, supply chain, customer experience, finance, human resources, business development and technology.
The company operates in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Nigeria. Its Sales Graduate Programme is designed to help graduates develop the practical knowledge and professional skills required to work in a fast-paced technology sales environment.
Participants can expect to gain:
- Hands-on experience in sales and commercial operations.
- Exposure to leading international technology brands.
- Structured learning and professional development.
- Mentorship from experienced sales and business leaders.
- Practical experience in sales strategy, account management, retail operations and customer engagement.
- Opportunities to participate in cross-functional business projects.
- Development of commercial awareness, analytical thinking, leadership and problem-solving skills.
Selected graduates will support Core Group’s sales teams and contribute to business objectives. Responsibilities will include:
- Supporting sales activities and helping deliver positive customer experiences.
- Building relationships with customers, retail partners and internal stakeholders.
- Analysing sales performance, customer trends and market insights.
- Assisting with sales planning, reporting, forecasting and operational activities.
- Supporting product launches, promotional campaigns and commercial strategies.
- Developing an understanding of retail operations, merchandising and customer engagement.
- Collaborating with Marketing, Retail Operations, Finance, Supply Chain and Customer Experience teams.
- Preparing and presenting ideas, recommendations and project updates to business leaders.
- Contributing to projects designed to improve sales performance and operational efficiency.
The role offers an opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a professional environment while developing practical commercial skills.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Hold a completed bachelor’s degree obtained within the last three years.
- Have studied one of the following fields:
- Business Management
- Marketing
- Commerce (BCom)
- Economics
- Industrial Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Supply Chain
- Information Systems
- Finance
- A related qualification
- Be based in Gauteng or willing to relocate there.
- Be willing to travel when required.
- A valid driver’s license is advantageous but is not listed as a compulsory requirement in the supplied vacancy description
Interested candidates can apply through Core Group’s official recruitment portal.
https://coregroup-careers.simplify.hr
Author
Paul Olayioye
