Sales and Marketing Internship

Switch Media Limited (fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross Society), is an innovative institution committed to nurturing media excellence as well as inspiring and educating youths in Africa. We are currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of Sales and marketing Interns to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform assignments as directed by the Business Development Executive
• Present, promote and sell Switch Media/Switch Media School services
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Report and Perform assignments as directed by the Business Development Executive
• Reach out to customer leads through cold calling for Switch Media School enrollment
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
• Achieve agreed sales targets and outcomes within the schedule
• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends
• Coordinate sales efforts with team members and other departments

Qualifications:

• Continuing students in the following fields: Bachelor’s degree in, Sales & Marketing, Public Relations, International relations, or a related field.
• Proven work experience and excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• The ideal candidate should have familiarity with BRM and CRM practices and be able to build productive business professional relationships.
• The candidate should be highly motivated and target-driven, with a proven track record in sales.
• Excellent selling, Negotiation, and communication skills are a must, as well as prioritizing, time management, and organizational skills.
• The ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience’s needs, relationship management skills, and openness to feedback are also essential in this role.