2023 Sales Internship Opportunity At Electrum
Description
Electrum is an exciting B2B tech company working with some of South Africa’s biggest household names. We love that the projects we work on touch the lives of millions of South Africans every day, making a real difference – whether that’s giving an aspiring businesswoman access to banking for the first time, or distributing government financial aid to thousands of students.
We hire the best of the best and we offer great opportunities for both personal growth and career progression.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated and driven Sales Intern to join our team and support our Sales efforts. The Sales Intern will work closely with our Sales team to assist in all aspects of the sales process, from market research to lead generation. This is a one month paid internship position with the potential for a full-time offer upon completion of the internship. If you are looking to gain valuable Sales experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, then this might just be the right role for you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct market research to identify potential clients and industries.
- Generate leads through various channels such as email, social media, and phone calls.
- Follow up with leads and schedule appointments for the Sales team.
- Participate in sales meetings and provide support to Sales team members as needed.
- Help prepare sales proposals and presentations.
- Maintain accurate records of Sales activities and client interactions in Pipedrive CRM system
Requirements
What you can bring to Electrum (non-negotiables):
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree or completed a degree or in Business, Economics, Psychology or Engineering, or a related field.
- Some experience working in a Sales or Customer Service environment.
Exposure to the following will increase your chances:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
- Enjoy working with different people.
- A team-player.
- Be able to sift through information and making meaningful decisions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Eagerness to learn and contribute to the growth of the company.
Benefits
We have created an high-performance culture where you can expect:
- Career growth – Delivering world-class financial services software products in a fast-paced company is not easy, and it takes an insane amount of effort. But in return for your effort you’ll get hands-on experience working on products that are used by millions of people, and a high quality work experience that will accelerate your career faster than anywhere else.
- Transparency – We openly discuss strategy, finances, salaries and other major decisions.
- Autonomy – We know you’ll be able to make good decisions if you have good information, and we trust you.
- Shared Vision – You’ll be able to shape a vision you can believe in – on how to build the future of financial services.
- Work-life balance – You know when your brain has switched off for the day and you need to go for a hike or coffee shop with a view, but you also know when your team needs help to bring that strategic deliverable home. At Electrum you will be expected to know when you deserve that time out, and when you need to knuckle down and get the work done.
These are few practical ways we practice the culture we are so proud of:
- Flexible work hours
- Onsite gym and shower facilities
- Daily cooked lunches and a stocked kitchen for the afternoon nibbles
- Team socialising like hikes, getaways, and dinners
- A generous leave policy, starting at 20 days per year
- A recreational area with foosball, table tennis and an Oculus
- Fatsaks scattered around the office for deep thinking or meditation
If this sounds like a role and place where you can spread your wings, please apply now.