Marketing Intern at Distell 2017

A career at Distell is a truly one-of-a-kind experience. It’s more than working for a highly reputable South African alcoholic beverage leader; it’s an opportunity to work in an exciting and interesting industry with good business growth prospects.

As Africa’s leading producer and marketer of spirits, fine wines, ciders and RTD’s, Distell is committed to skills development and the upliftment of the skills base in our industry.

We are committed to the implementation of the National Skills Development Strategy in South Africa and have gone beyond compliance in the implementation of the Skills Development Act.

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned positions in the Southern Africa Marketing department, based at Techno Park in Stellenbosch. The successful incumbent will report to the relevant Marketing Manager.

Purpose of the Position
The intention is to give practical work experience to students who are in their last year of study and require In-Service Training in order to obtain their qualification and/or those recently graduated but unemployed and require exposure in a work environment.

Successful interns will be expected to enter into a 12 month contract commencing 1 February 2018 and terminating 31 January 2019.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Market / Consumer Intelligence
• Market Analysis
• Brand & Price Positioning
• Brand Communication Implementation
• Innovation
• Brand Communication Planning
• Media Management
• Trade & Consumer Promotion Management
• Trade Channel Management

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• • Excellent academic record and at least in final year or obtaining tertiary qualification – degree/diploma
  • Computer literacy – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Sound communication and presentation skills
  • Effective time management skills
  • Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Driver’s License and own transport is essential
  • South African citizen
  • Successful interns will be expected to enter into a 12-month contract

Prospective interns must submit the following:

• Covering letter/ Letter of motivation
• A Curriculum Vitae
• Certified academic record
• Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate
• A letter from the tertiary institution
• A format for evaluation, required by the tertiary institution
• Certified copy of identity document

CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Closing date: 4th October 2017