Subscribe to Job Alert
Join our happy subscribers
Never pay for any CBT, test or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us
Meltwater helps companies make better, more informed decisions based on insights from the outside. We believe that business strategy will be increasingly shaped by insights from online data. Organizations will look outside, beyond their internal reporting systems to a world of data that is constantly growing and changing. Our customers use these insights to ...
Job description
Location: De Waterkant, Cape Town, RSA.
Application Deadline: 2 July 2017
Interviews: 6 July 2017
Start Date: 1 August 2017
Personal and Professional Growth Opportunities
The Business Development Internship role- part of Meltwater's International Management Training Program- will help you build valuable business acumen, allowing you to develop very quickly in ways that few other positions offer, learning business by doing business. Historically, successful entry level programs have led to more advanced sales opportunities and even management opportunities within Meltwater upon early success, and this Business Development role is no different – we are looking for people who will be a long term asset to our company!
The Role
The Sales Development Internship role is both fun and rewarding. It not only focuses on teamwork and culture, but also, and most importantly, has a strong emphasis on business-to-business sales development in the news and social media industries.
As part of the role, you will be speaking to a wide range of companies and organizations –from universities and local government departments, to high- tech, development stage science companies, to Fortune 500 companies. You will be responsible for reaching out to prospective Clients, doing an introductory needs analysis, consulting with Clients around their media coverage, and booking product demonstrations for our business development executives.
You will be given all the necessary training and tools you will need to succeed in your role, and will be fully supported by the Cape Town team, to ensure that you are set up for success and that you earn valuable business experience.
What We Are Looking For
To accommodate our rapid growth, we are looking for ambitious, and driven individuals. The kind of person that is successful with Meltwater is hard working, intelligent, well organized and well rounded. We are inspired by people with extensive business acumen, a good sense of humor, and a willingness to succeed, experience in sales/business development is a plus but not a requirement.
Your Qualifications
Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.
Join our happy subscribers