SABC: Sales Assistant Internship Programme 2024

The purpose of this 12 months graduate programme is to provide support to the Sales Division to ensure successful implementation of business initiatives or programmes that meet SABC's objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for those who have completed their National Diploma/bachelor’s degree (NQF 6/7) (Sales/ Communication/ Marketing/other relevant qualification) and looking to enhance their skills and experience in the work environment.

Key Accountabilities: 

• Building and maintaining a network internally and externally to ensure prompt and efficient delivery.
• Answer telephone calls and assist customers.
• Direct sales leads to appropriate member of sales team.
• Liaise with clients – deal with client enquiries, purchase orders, SBD / Vendor forms.
• Respond to emails and other forms of correspondence.
• Follow-up on material and fighting instructions
• Promote and sell products and services.
• Explain promotional offers.
• Liaise with all internal stakeholders/departments for sales and after sales.
• Assist with Trade Marketing Initiatives when applicable.
• Update and maintain client database.

Requirements:

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in: Marketing / Communications / Sale or relevant tertiary qualification
• Computer literacy (Ms Office)

Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrate understanding of governance prescripts.
• Demonstrate communication skills (verbal and written)
• Passion for broadcasting and media
• Customer Service orientated
• Establish and maintain relationships
• Quality orientated with attention to detail
• Problem solving ability
• Proactive and action-orientated
• Numerate
• Demonstrate planning and organizing Skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to multi-task
• Listening skills