Sales Trainee

Job Description

Executive Support

• Manage and coordinate calendars for the sales team, scheduling internal meetings, client appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Serve as a support point of contact for internal and external communications on behalf of the sales team.
• Assist in preparing, proofreading, and formatting correspondence, sales reports, presentations, and proposals.
• Organize and document meeting agendas, minutes, and action items for team meetings and client discussions.
• Handle all tasks and information with a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

Board and Executive Team Support

• Assist in the preparation and coordination of materials for sales review meetings with the Executive Team.
• Help in compiling data for sales reports, dashboards, and executive summaries from various sales channels.
• Maintain organized and accessible records of sales activities, client interactions, and team documents.
• Learn and help ensure compliance with internal sales processes and reporting standards.

Administrative & Office Operations

• Manage administrative functions such as maintaining sales collateral, tracking office supplies, and processing expense reports for the sales team.
• Support in the planning and execution of internal sales training, team-building events, and client/partner-facing activities.
• Perform basic administrative tasks like data entry and lead qualification within the CRM system.

Communication and Relationship Management

• Assist with initial outreach efforts and conduct follow-ups with prospective clients, channel partners, and other key stakeholders via email and phone.
• Represent the company in initial communications with external parties, maintaining a high standard of professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Track engagement history and meticulously maintain and update databases of contacts within the company CRM.

Project Coordination

• Assist in various sales functions as a rotational part of the training program, including:
  • Tender Sales: Help track tender portals, prepare documentation, and coordinate for bid submissions.
  • Corporate Sales: Conduct market research to identify potential corporate clients and assist in scheduling initial meetings.
  • Channel Sales: Support in onboarding new channel partners and managing communication with the existing network.
• Conduct research, prepare reports, and provide briefs to support the decision-making of various sales teams.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to understand product offerings and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 0-1 years of experience; fresh graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Prior internship experience in a sales or customer-facing role is a plus.

Skills Required:

Mandatory:

• Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills in English.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• High integrity, a strong work ethic, and a passion for a career in sales.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with digital communication and collaboration tools like Google Workspace, Zoom, and Slack.
• Basic understanding of sales principles or CRM software.
• Confident and personable demeanor suitable for client interaction.

Working Conditions:

• May be required to adjust working hours depending on the needs of the assigned sales team.
• Remote, hybrid, or office-based setup, depending on organizational policy.
• Willingness to travel as required for client meetings, market visits, or events.

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