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Account Management: Internship Opportunities

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Microsoft

14d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Sales & Business Development
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Johannesburg
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You should be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field, fluent in English, authorized to work in South Africa, with strong communication, analytical, and customer service skills.
  • You will engage with stakeholders in account planning, manage priorities for multiple accounts, learn industry intricacies, and contribute to business transformation while solving problems.

Requirements

  • Students currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters in System engineering, Information technology, Administration, Business, or related.
  • Fluency in English
  • Legally Authorised to work in South Africa
  • Passion for technology and customer obsessed.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical and presentation skills.
  • Strong balance of both business and technical skills
  • Exceptional negotiation, customer service, and interpersonal skills
  • Technical consulting, technical consultative selling, product development, or related technical/sales experience is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Engages with internal and external stakeholders on account planning for assigned accounts and sets strategic priorities and plan to achieve outcomes. Structures and leads account planning rhythm to set priorities, aligns Solutions/Sales Plays and opportunities, partners, focus, and resources to regularly update the plan, ensuring that the extended virtual team (inclusive of partners) and other stakeholders are working toward common goals. Ensures teams are documenting in the Account Plan.
  • Manages multiple accounts and determines which accounts should take priority and when to act, while maintaining a high level of commitment and accountability. Coordinates with the account management team to problem solve and mitigate issues.
  • Learns about the business of assigned accounts and intricacies of their industry, of Microsoft's position in the industry, and of direct competitors. Coordinates with internal industry experts (e.g., industry teams) to gather industry data of assigned accounts and improve planning.
  • Understands customer drivers of business and technology transformation and contributes to technology/transformation for assigned accounts. Mitigates competitive risk. Seeks to capture line-of-business wins (e.g., testimonials) for referencing through insightful listening.

FAQs

What is the start date for the internship?

The start date for the internship is September 2025.

How long is the internship?

The internship duration is 12 months.

What is Microsoft’s mission?

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

What are some responsibilities of the Account Management Intern?

The responsibilities include supporting account plans, managing multiple accounts, engaging with stakeholders, and understanding customer drivers of digital transformation.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in System Engineering, Information Technology, Administration, Business, or a related field, have fluency in English, and be legally authorized to work in South Africa.

What skills are preferred for the internship?

Preferred skills include a passion for technology, excellent communication and analytical skills, a balance of business and technical skills, and strong negotiation and customer service skills.

Is prior technical consulting or sales experience required?

While it is not required, technical consulting, technical consultative selling, product development, or related technical/sales experience is considered a plus.

Is this internship position open to all applicants?

Yes, Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their background or characteristics protected by law.

Will interns work on real-world projects?

Yes, interns will work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams from around the world.

How can I request accommodations during the application process?

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, you can read more about requesting accommodations on Microsoft's website.

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