Presales & Market Analyst Intern (12-month contract)

Who we are

We are a leader in mobile technology, providing innovative solutions to 1.2 billion consumers. In an ever-increasing digital world, we help businesses grow their digital reach & toolkits to optimize user experience, increase engagement, attract new customers, and boost their revenues.
Think of performance marketing but on steroids as our top-notch marketeers and engineers build digital journeys through an omnichannel marketing approach like no other. Currently, we work with the biggest names in Telco, Insurance, Education, FMCGs, and Retail in over 45 countries in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and South-East Asia.

About the Role

We’re looking for a motivated and curious Presales & Market Analyst Intern to join our Presales team in Johannesburg. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow their career in commercial and pre-sales consulting while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic technology environment.

In this role, you’ll support the team by preparing sales presentations, contributing to business cases, conducting market research, tracking sales pipeline activity, and helping with internal documentation.

We’re looking for someone who communicates clearly, enjoys being organized, and is comfortable managing multiple tasks. A good working knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel will help you succeed in this role.

What you will do:

• Support commercial departments by preparing product presentations.
• Perform market analysis and research on the latest industry trends.
• Create quantitative business cases for new opportunities.
• Monitor and update sales funnel based on commercial input.

Requirements:
What you bring:

• Bachelor's or undergraduate degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Technology, or a similar field.
• Highly proficient with PowerPoint and Google Sheets / Excel.
• Familiarity with data analysis.
• Good understanding of the latest marketing trends and techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Multitasking abilities with analytical mindset and consulting approach.
• Reliable and dedicated with clear thinking and strong attention to detail

What’s in It for You

• Paid internship program with hands-on experience in pre-sales and market analysis
• Exposure to real projects and client-facing work
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Opportunity to build practical skills and grow your career
• Collaborative and learning-focused environment

**Please apply with your CV in English

Benefits:
We offer a competitive base salary and benefits, directly dependent on the candidate’s qualifications and skills. The real excitement comes from working closely with a dynamic, smart, agile, and highly motivated team in a competitive and fast-paced environment.

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