Kraft Foods South Africa: Graduate Trainee (Sales)

The global acquisition of Cadbury by Kraft Foods led to the creation of a dynamic, diverse and growing business that manufactures or distributes chocolate, candy, gum, biscuits and coffee. Based in Johannesburg with manufacturing plants in PE, Swaziland, Botswana, Kenya, Johannesburg & Namibia, we provide well loved brands like Cadbury Dairy Milk, Halls, Stimorol, Oreos, Jacobs Coffee and so much more

Kraft Foods South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Job title: Graduate Trainee : Sales
Closing date: 25 October 2011
Job categories: General management
Sales, Retail and Buying

Job description: Would you like to be a part of a winning team that is well known within the South African market? Kraft Foods South Africa is looking for recent Graduates or Graduates with a maximum 1 year post qualification working experience to join their dynamic Sales team as Graduate Trainees.

The Graduate programme is a full-time two year programme during which you will rotate through positions within the Sales department while learning and contributing to the success of the business. This position will provide you with the opportunity to: sell brands that people know and have grown up with; have a high learning and growth experience in field sales, customer management, trade marketing & analytics; work with and be mentored by well respected sales professionals and executives; have a competitive remuneration structure; be a part of a fast growing industry in which you learn to adapt and bring innovation to the way we work.
Person requirements High levels of numeracy and strong analytical ability
Proven leadership ability and influencing skills
Learning potential and excellent academic results
High levels of drive and initiative
Good resilience and adaptability
Ability to handle pressure and large workloads
Good communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to see the bigger picture and display forward thinking skills
Ability to build good working relationships with individuals and teams across the business
Planning and organisational skills
A valid drivers license
Computer literacy (MS Office)
Degree requirements Commercial, Statistics or Business related Degree
How to apply Send your CV and a full copy of your Academic Transcripts and Degree Certificates to [email protected]. Please state clearly in the email subject line that you are applying for the Sales Graduate Programme.
Subject(s) Business, Finance, Management and Accountancy
Mathematical Sciences
Any Numerate Subject
Location(s) Gauteng
Full-time/part-time Full-time
Permanent/Temporary Unspecified