New graduates who want hands-on sales exposure (with real admin, tracking, and customer-facing support work) may enjoy this internship. Philips is recruiting a Sales Intern in Johannesburg for a 12-month programme starting 1 June 2026, supporting Key Account Managers and the wider Sales team.
At a glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Sponsor / Employer | Philips |
| Opportunity type | Sales Intern (Graduate programme / Internship) |
| Location | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Start date | 01 June 2026 |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Work setup | Hybrid (40 hours/week) |
| Key notes | Back-end sales support; sales tracking; admin; research; coordination with marketing/finance/pricing/logistics |
| Closing date | Not stated in the accessible listing text (apply as soon as possible) |
| Verified by us | 07 March 2026 |
What this opportunity is
This is a 12-month graduate internship where you support the Sales and Key Account team with day-to-day sales activities, customer requests, internal coordination, and admin work. The role is positioned in a Sales & Marketing environment, supporting Personal Health brands and sales execution.
What you’ll do / learn
You’ll build practical sales support skills by helping the team track and coordinate sales activity, supporting promotions, maintaining data and reporting, and working across internal teams to keep deliverables on track.
- Support Key Account Managers and the Sales team with sales-related activities and customer requests
- Manage back-end support for sales and the sales tracking process for South Africa
- Work with marketing, finance, pricing, and logistics to drive required deliverables
- Perform admin tasks such as brand & competitor research, competitor pricing and market analysis, data entry (Excel), scheduling, and presentation support
- Assist with retailer promotional grids and track promotions across websites, in-store, and broadsheets
- Support promotional materials for launches/campaigns (product listings, descriptions, spec sheets, barcodes, images, etc.)
Note: This is an internship and does not guarantee permanent employment unless the employer confirms otherwise.
Eligibility requirements
- Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Sales, Marketing, or another relevant field
- South African graduate with all modules/credits completed, with a minimum 60% average
- Qualifications obtained post-2022 are preferred
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team player; self-motivated and goal-driven
- Available to work full time (40 hours/week – hybrid)
Application checklist
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- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Matric certificate / statement of results
- Certified copies of all qualifications
- Academic transcript
- Clear contact details (phone + email)
- Any supporting sales/marketing/admin experience on your CV (projects count)
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About the sponsor
Philips is a health technology company focused on improving people’s health and well-being through innovation, with products and solutions used in both consumer and professional healthcare settings. The company also has a long-established presence in Africa, working across the region through direct operations and partners to support healthcare needs. Read more about the company on the Philips Website
Quick tips for applicants
- Put your qualification (Sales/Marketing or related) and your average clearly near the top of your CV.
- Add a short “Projects” section showing Excel work, research, reporting, presentations, or any sales/marketing admin exposure.
- Show comfort with detail work (tracking, grids, product info, pricing comparisons).
- Confirm you can work hybrid in Johannesburg and manage 40 hours/week.
Common mistakes that get applicants rejected
- Applying without attaching an academic transcript and certified qualification documents
- Leaving out your average/marks when a minimum is required
- Submitting a generic CV that doesn’t show admin/Excel/research capability
- Incomplete contact details (phone + email)
Scam warning (important)
Never pay a fee to apply. Use only official Philips recruitment pages and double-check the website domain before uploading personal documents.
How this opportunity was verified
Verified by us on 07 March 2026 using the official Philips recruitment page and available job description for Sales Intern (Johannesburg) , and the Philips official company information page for sponsor background.
How to apply
- Open the official vacancy page using the button below.
- Confirm you meet the minimum requirements (completed qualification, 60% average, and availability for full-time hybrid work).
- Upload your CV, certified documents, and academic transcript.
- Submit as soon as possible (a closing date was not visible in the accessible listing text).