Sales & Merchandising Assistant Intern | Durban North Job at Managed People Solutions

Job Description

• Are you energetic, motivated and eager to gain valuable workplace experience?
• Turn your ambition into opportunity! Join our team as a Sales and Merchandising Assistant and gain hands-on experience in sales, merchandising and customer service while earning a monthly stipend.
• You’ll work alongside experienced Sales Representatives and Merchandisers, learn on the job, build your confidence and develop practical skills to help you take the next step in your career.

YOUR ROLE: LEARN BY DOING!

• Travel with Sales Representatives on their daily routes as part of a ride-along team.
• Support sales activities and contribute towards achieving sales targets.
• Merchandise products and ensure shelves and displays are neat, well-stocked and eye-catching.
• Assist customers and help build positive customer relationships.
• Gain practical knowledge of sales, merchandising and in-store promotions.
• Work as part of a team to achieve sales and merchandising objectives.

WHY JOIN US?

• Earn while you learn! Receive a monthly stipend.
• Gain valuable hands-on workplace experience.
• Develop your communication, teamwork and customer service skills.
• Build your confidence and strengthen your CV.
• Gain practical industry knowledge and improve your future career opportunities.

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

• Position: Sales and Merchandising Assistant
• Programme: 12-month full-time internship programme
• Location: Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal
• Start Date: 1 November 2026
• Monthly Stipend: Starting from R4,500, depending on your qualification.

ARE YOU THE RIGHT FIT?

We’re looking for individuals who have:

• A Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Business Management or a related field.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude, honesty and a strong sense of responsibility.
• A willingness to learn, take initiative and work as part of a team.
• A passion for sales, customer service and merchandising.
• A strong commitment to completing the full 12-month programme on a full-time basis.
• Availability to work throughout the peak season in December, including the festive season.