SAB Invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Sales & Marketing Learnership Vacancies (5 Posts). The closing date for applications is March 31, 2025.
Are you ready to start your career journey with one of the most innovative companies around? SAB has always believed that dreaming big and aiming high is the secret to success. Our company is built on a culture of big dreams, creative ideas, and endless opportunities. We are always looking for young, energetic, and passionate people who want to learn, grow, and achieve great things. This Sales & Marketing Learnership is designed to help you build important skills, work with great teammates, and explore new opportunities in the world of sales and marketing.
What Is the Learnership About?
At SAB, we offer a chance to learn everything you need to know about sales and marketing. In this learnership, you will work on projects that help build our brand, increase sales, and make sure our products are seen in the best way possible. You will learn how to plan and organize work, talk to customers, and even solve problems as they happen. Our learnership focuses on giving you real-world experience while you build a solid career.
The Job Purpose
The main goal of this learnership is to help us create a strong service in our Tavern Class of Trade. This means you will be part of a team that works to keep our products on the shelves, improve how we are seen by customers, and ensure that we always stay ahead of our competition. You will learn how to increase brand strength, sales volume, and market share while building a good reputation for SAB.
Key Skills and Competencies
Here’s a breakdown of what you will learn and the skills you will develop during the learnership:
- Commercial Know-How:
Learn how different parts of sales and marketing work together. You will understand how prices, product choices, and how things are displayed in stores can affect how much we sell. This is all about making smart business decisions. - Customer Focus:
Everything we do is for our customers. You will learn how to listen to what customers need, build good relationships with them, and make sure they always feel happy with our service. Happy customers mean more success for everyone. - Accountability:
This means taking responsibility for your work. You will learn to stand by your actions, work hard to reach your goals, and always act with honesty and integrity. At SAB, every team member is trusted to do their best. - Flexibility:
Things change fast in the real world. You will learn to adapt to new situations quickly, adjust your plans when needed, and be open to new ideas. This flexibility will help you succeed no matter what challenges come your way. - Selling Skills:
Understand how to spot customer needs and offer them the right products. You will learn techniques to communicate well, build trust, and close sales effectively. These skills will be a huge boost in any sales or marketing career. - Planning and Organizing:
You will work with a team to plan how SAB can best meet customer needs. This means setting clear goals, paying attention to details, and always following through on plans. Good organization is key to making sure everything runs smoothly. - Customer Development:
Building strong relationships with customers, especially tavern owners, is essential. You will learn how to keep in touch with customers, understand their issues, and help them solve problems so that they keep coming back. - AMPPS Delivery:
You will help make sure our products are always available on store shelves. This includes checking for good product displays, correct pricing, and making sure promotions are done right. The goal is to keep everything running as planned.
More About Your Responsibilities
In this learnership, your tasks will cover many important areas. You will:
- Keep an Eye on Stock:
Learn how to monitor product levels and ensure that key products are always available in every store. This is important for keeping customers happy. - Manage Displays and Promotions:
You will help arrange products in the best way possible so that customers notice them. You will also support campaigns that highlight special promotions and discounts. - Oversee SAB Assets:
Part of your job is to look after the physical assets like refrigerators and signs that display our products. Keeping these assets in good shape helps build a strong brand image. - Work Flexibly:
Sometimes you might need to work on weekends or public holidays. This flexibility is key to managing unexpected situations and ensuring that everything is done on time. - Solve Problems on the Spot:
If issues arise in the store, you will learn how to address them quickly. This may involve negotiating with store owners or finding creative ways to manage stock.
Requirements to Join the Learnership
Before you can start, you should meet these basic requirements:
- You should have a Diploma or Degree.
- A valid unendorsed Code 8 driver’s license is needed.
- You need basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
- Local area knowledge is very important.
- You must be ready to work in a flexible environment, including weekends.
- Finally, you must pass a driver’s assessment test to show that you can handle the responsibilities.
Why Join SAB?
At SAB, we value every team member and believe that every person can contribute to our ongoing success. Our learnership is not just a job—it’s a chance to build your future. We provide you with the support, training, and opportunities you need to grow, learn, and succeed. We pride ourselves on our friendly work environment where everyone is encouraged to dream big and work hard.
SAB is also proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to succeed, regardless of background. If you are eager to learn, passionate about sales and marketing, and ready to take on new challenges, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Take the first step toward a bright future with SAB. Apply now and join a team that not only dreams big but makes those dreams come true!