Sales and Marketing Internship

Zamara Group is hiring a Sales and Marketing Intern based in Nairobi. You will support the Retail Solutions team by identifying new business leads, executing marketing campaigns, and conducting market research. Your work will help boost revenue and brand awareness. We’re looking for someone with strong communication skills, a knack for problem-solving, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. If you’re driven and ready to learn in a dynamic financial services setting, submit your application to join the Zamara team.

ABOUT ZAMARA

The Zamara Group is a diversified financial services business specialising in pensions, medical services, insurance and actuarial solutions. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the Group has a presence in eight countries and a Pan-African ambition. Zamara has a rich heritage in Kenya spanning over 30 years.

Since its inception, the firm has significantly grown in terms of size, client base and range of services. The Group has been at the forefront of industry, influencing the way it works and at the cutting edge of innovation.

Zamara’s higher purpose is to create a financially secure and prosperous society. The Zamara culture is based on the values of Simplicity, Empathy and Trust.

Achieving Zamara’s ambitious strategic priorities will be complex and challenging.  Its continued success will be dependent on building and retaining a world-class team.

The intern will be tasked with supporting the Retail Solutions team in driving revenue growth and brand visibility through effective sales support and execution of marketing initiatives.

This role will report to the Marketing and Customer Service Manager

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

More specifically, the areas of responsibility include:

• Support the team in identifying, qualifying, and following up on new business opportunities
• Assist in planning and executing marketing campaigns across various channels
• Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitor activity
• Support lead generation efforts and maintain an up-to-date sales pipeline
• Prepare client presentations, proposals, and marketing materials
• Track and report on campaign and sales performance metrics
• Engage with clients to support relationship management and customer experience

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

The following experience is preferred:

• KCSE mean grade of B (plain) and above (or its equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field with at least a Second Class Upper Division or above
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-driven, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Good analytical and problem-solving ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel and PowerPoint)