Meltwater Internship Programme 2017

The Why:
Meltwater has experienced significant growth in Africa since its entry into the market in 2007. Our success has resulted in a need for a second office, in order to complement our current presence in Cape Town. The Johannesburg office has grown from a startup in 2014, to one of the most successful offices across our Europe, Middle East and African markets.

Meltwater offers a diverse range of career opportunities based on your potential and talent.
We are looking for a dedicated and ambitious resource who is eager to roll up their sleeves and helps us grow our presence across South Africa.

The Role:

• To work alongside a dynamic Meltwater B2B sales team, where you will act as a supporting function for business development and client acquisition practices.
• Continuous training is provided on how to research and set up accounts on the Meltwater Platforms and there will be daily exposure to sales of the Meltwater services to C-Level executives, across all industries, both locally and throughout Africa.

Interns will be responsible for:
·         Identifying new business contacts for the sales team through prospecting
·         Assisting with reporting
·         Administrative duties
·         Working as part of a team

We are offering:
·         Fun, cosmopolitan and international work culture.
·         Internship level understanding of sales, prospecting and reporting
·         Training on Meltwater offerings and practices throughout the internship
·         Opportunity to join the organisation permanently
·         Opportunity to learn about the social and online media industry
·         Opportunity to learn about different industries across Africa
·         Opportunity to acquire/expand your industry/ business knowledge

 Qualifications:
·         Tertiary Education
·         Strong communication and relationship building skills
·         Fluent in English
·         Keen interest of business within Africa
·         Keen interest on B2b Sales
·         Ability to work within a team
·         An efficient work ethic

Advantageous
·         B2B sales exposure
·         SAAS knowledge
·         Knowledge of online media, social media and Big Data

Application:
If you aspire to be part of our vibrant team, send your cover letter and CV to  [email protected] to apply.

Interview date: (to be confirmed with the right candidates only.

Job offers for 18 April start date.