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Sales Business Development: Internship Opportunities

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Microsoft

17d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Sales & Business Development
    Marketing
  • Johannesburg

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a Bachelor's in Marketing, Business Ops, Computer Science, or related field, fluent in English, and legally authorized to work in South Africa.
  • You will assess customer needs, identify market opportunities, collaborate with peers, support sales efforts, and help align Microsoft solutions with customer goals.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Operations, Computer Science or a related field
  • Fluent in English
  • Legally authorised to work in South Africa

Responsibilities

  • Actively supports efforts to identify appropriate parties to partner with/sell to through conducting a partner/customer assessment of their current needs and defining a value proposition to meet those needs.
  • Contributes to the assessment and pursuit of market opportunities and trends for the specialists that provide opportunities for partners/customers to leverage Microsoft platforms/products by identifying, quantifying, and qualifying opportunities with guidance from others.
  • Works with experienced peers/parties to support the evaluation of opportunities in cooperation with partners to identify and prioritize goals and objectives for an achievable target.
  • Coordinates and collaborates with peers to seek out sales or partnership pursuits with customers/partners and represents customers/partners' interests across internal teams to support the design and implementation of plans/programs with guidance from others. Increases customer's awareness of key influencers/players, as well as Microsoft's value proposition, to contribute to customer models and strategies.
  • Contributes to building and maintaining trusted advisor partnerships with cross-functional partners, representing their team to segment leadership.
  • Actively participates in closing mutually beneficial deals with customers/partners, in collaboration with internal partners (e.g., Sales Management Team).
  • Supports discussions with customers/partners to align and help determine customer/partner and Microsoft needs and desired outcomes for a territory.

FAQs

What is the start date for the internship?

The start date for the internship is September 2025.

How long will the internship last?

The internship will last for 12 months.

What are the main responsibilities of a Sales Business Development Intern?

The main responsibilities include supporting efforts to identify partners/customers, contributing to market opportunity assessments, collaborating with peers on sales pursuits, building trusted advisor partnerships, and participating in closing beneficial deals.

What are the minimum qualifications required for this internship?

The minimum qualifications include currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Operations, Computer Science, or a related field, being fluent in English, and being legally authorized to work in South Africa.

Is previous sales experience required for this internship?

No, previous sales experience is not explicitly required, but an interest in sales and business development is important.

Are interns allowed to work remotely?

Yes, interns can work remotely but in a hybrid format.

What support does Microsoft provide for employees with disabilities during the application process?

Microsoft provides reasonable accommodations during the application process for individuals with disabilities. Applicants can read more about requesting accommodations on their website.

What does Microsoft seek in a Sales Business Development Intern?

Microsoft seeks interns who can identify and build opportunities for partnerships and sales, evaluate market opportunities, and contribute to business strategies while collaborating effectively with teams.

Is there a specific language requirement for this internship?

Yes, candidates must be fluent in English.

Is Microsoft an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to various protected characteristics.

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