Sales Cadet (Motor Industry)

About this role

Ellahi Consulting is looking for young graduates to join its Sales Cadet Programme. The cadet works within the company’s dealership network in the Edenvale and Modderfontein area, and the aim is to build a long-term career in automotive retail sales.

What you’ll do

• Take part in structured workplace training across the dealerships.
• Learn from coaching and mentorship, and grow your sales skills step by step.
• Build product and industry knowledge so you can speak confidently to customers.
• Complete all required training modules and assessments.
• Report to the Sales Manager and support day-to-day sales activity.
• Work dealership operating hours, including early starts or late finishes when needed.

What you need

• A relevant post-matric qualification in Sales, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• A valid South African driver’s licence, Code B/08.
• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must not have previously taken part in the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme.
• Available to start on 1 September 2026, or as soon as possible after that.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a persuasive, customer-focused style.
• Good attention to detail, admin skills, time management and organisation.
• Target-driven, with the ability to handle several priorities and deadlines.
• Advantageous: previous workplace exposure or practical experience in sales, customer service, marketing, retail or a related environment.

Is this job for you?

This role suits a young graduate who loves cars and wants a career in automotive sales. You should enjoy learning, be happy to take feedback, and be ready to work hard during dealership hours. Preference is given to suitably qualified Employment Equity candidates.

Tips before you apply

• Have certified copies of your ID, driver’s licence and qualifications ready before you apply, along with your current residential address and earliest start date.
• On your CV, show any customer service, retail or sales exposure, even from part-time work or volunteering.
• Explain in your cover note why you are drawn to the motor industry and what you have done to learn about it.

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