Sales Intern – Johannesburg | Industrial Tech & FMCG | Videojet / MIT 2026

Molenaar Industrial Technologies (MIT), a leading South African distributor of industrial coding and labelling solutions, is offering an exciting Sales Internship within their Videojet business unit one of the world's leading brands in industrial coding technology under the MIT umbrella.

Videojet powers the coding and labelling operations of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturers across Southern Africa helping brands print accurate batch codes, expiry dates, barcodes, and product identification onto packaging at high speed and scale. This technology is critical to food safety, compliance, and supply chain efficiency across some of South Africa's most prominent manufacturing operations.

As a Sales Intern, you will be on the front line of MIT's growth connecting with FMCG clients, demonstrating world-class coding and labelling equipment, and helping businesses solve their batch and date coding challenges. This is a fully hands-on, field-based role with comprehensive sales training, real client exposure from day one, and a direct pathway into permanent sales roles for high performers.

No prior sales experience is required MIT will train you. What they're looking for is attitude, drive, and hunger to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage prospective clients across the FMCG and industrial manufacturing sectors

• Showcase and demonstrate Videojet's range of industrial coding and labelling equipment to clients

• Understand clients' batch and date coding needs and recommend appropriate Videojet solutions

• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support long-term business development

• Support the sales team with lead generation, follow-ups, and pipeline management

• Maintain accurate records of client interactions and activities using CRM tools

• Travel to client sites across your designated territory as required

• Attend sales training sessions and continuously develop product and industry knowledge

Why Join MIT / Videojet?

• Comprehensive Sales Training — learn the art of selling high-tech industrial solutions from experienced professionals

• Growth Potential prove yourself and advance into senior field sales roles

• Dynamic Industry work in the fast-paced world of industrial technology and FMCG

• Real Client Exposure — work with some of Southern Africa's leading manufacturers from day one

• National Footprint be part of a business with reach across South Africa

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Salary: Market-related (Salary not specified by employer — estimated based on South African industrial sales internship market rates, 2025/2026)

How to Apply

Required Documents

• Updated CV.

• A cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit.

• A copy of your highest qualification.

Send your application to: moc.raanelomgh@tnemtiurcertim with attention to HR and "Sales Internship" in the subject line.

Note: MIT reserves the right not to fill this position currently. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 21 days.

• Grade 12 / Matric Certificate (minimum — business or technical background preferred)

• Valid South African driver's licence (essential — this is a field-based, mobile role)

• No prior sales experience required — MIT provides comprehensive sales training

• Natural flair for sales, client engagement, and building relationships

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

• Problem-solving mindset — able to identify client challenges and present solutions

• Computer literate — proficient in MS Word and Excel (basic CRM skills advantageous)

• Willingness to travel nationally and occasionally work after business hours