Tech-Sales Graduate Programme: Launch

The programme is designed for graduates who want to build careers in technology sales, commercial strategy, account management and customer engagement. Successful candidates will gain practical experience across Core Group’s sales operations while working with leading technology brands and experienced commercial professionals.

The opportunity is open to graduates with qualifications in Business Management, Marketing, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Finance and related fields. The supplied vacancy information does not include a closing date.

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Employer:

Core Group

| Division: Core Group

| Business unit: One Sandton Drive

| Industry: Technology, Marketing and Advertising

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Functional area:

Sales and Marketing

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Employment type:

Contract

| Experience level: Graduate or internship level

Best Before: Not stated

| Remuneration: Not stated

Core Group represents several international technology brands across Sub Saharan Africa.

Its business activities include:

• Retail
• Marketing
• Supply chain
• Finance
• Human resources

The company operates across South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Nigeria.

Through its graduate programmes Core Group aims to develop commercially minded professionals who understand technology products, customer behaviour and modern sales operations.

• The Sales Graduate Programme provides recent graduates with structured workplace experience in Core Group’s commercial environment.
• Participants will work with experienced sales teams while learning how technology products are positioned, promoted and sold through different channels.
• The programme combines practical work, coaching, mentoring and exposure to cross functional business projects.

Graduates may gain experience in:

• Commercial reporting
• Account management
• Retail operations
• Market analysis
• Promotional campaigns

The programme may be particularly valuable for graduates who want to understand how sales decisions affect revenue, profitability and long term business growth.

Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree within the last three years.

Accepted fields include:

• Business Management
• Marketing
• Commerce
• Economics
• Electrical Engineering
• Supply Chain Management
• Information Systems
• Finance
• Related qualifications

Applicants should also:

• Be based in Gauteng or be willing to relocate
• Be willing to travel where required
• Have an interest in sales and commercial leadership
• Be comfortable working with customers and business partners
• Be able to work in a fast paced environment
• Show analytical and problem solving ability
• Demonstrate initiative and resilience

A valid driver’s licence will be advantageous.

Graduates with qualifications in Business Management, Commerce or Economics may contribute knowledge in:

• Business operations
• Economics
• Management
• Business planning
• Revenue growth

Marketing graduates may contribute experience in:

• Customer research
• Brand positioning
• Campaign planning
• Digital marketing
• Product promotion
• Market analysis

Finance graduates may support:

• Forecasting
• Commercial reporting
• Revenue analysis
• Profitability assessment

• Analytical thinking
• Process improvement
• Data analysis
• Operational efficiency
• Systems thinking

Supply Chain graduates may support:

• Inventory planning
• Sales and operations coordination
• Demand forecasting
• Distribution planning
• Supplier and retail operations

Information Systems graduates may contribute to:

• Customer relationship systems
• Business reporting
• Digital platforms
• Data analysis

The successful graduates will support Core Group’s sales and commercial teams across several areas.

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