At Ricasi Consultancy Limited, we are passionate about the success of SME because we believe SME are the key to reinventing the African story. Lives can only be enriched through SME that experience sustainable growth. That is why we support SME effectively pursue their core objectives by providing quality solutions that help them nurture operational excellence, create a competitive advantage and maintain sustainable growth. 

Our solutions help clients nurture inspirational workplaces and cohesive and synergistic networks to create highly effective and agile enterprises that efficiently deliver valued solutions to its customers and meet short and long term responsibilities. High performing individuals and teams working in an enterprise with an inspirational environment and a stellar culture are necessary for enterprises to succeed. Enterprises must invest in employees.

We are searching for a committed, deadline-driven sales intern to join our excellent sales team. The sales intern will complete all tasks assigned by the manager, which may include conducting market research, identifying business opportunities, managing email campaigns, generating sales leads, making cold calls, participating in meetings, and assisting the Sales department wherever possible. You should be able to take instruction, and also work unsupervised when required.

To be successful as a sales intern, you should be willing to learn as much about the company as possible and be able to spot opportunities that have been overlooked by others. Outstanding sales interns are problem solvers who know the value of building lasting, professional relationships with clients.

Sales Intern Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the manager or assigned staff member, and completing all allocated tasks.
• Conducting desktop research, or gathering information through surveys or by speaking to clients and staff.
• Attending and participating in meetings, workshops, events, and exhibitions.
• Liaising with clients, vendors, and suppliers on behalf of the company's managers.
• Updating documents and sales records.
• Reviewing sales performance against sales targets.
• Observing and carrying out sales processes.
• Identifying potential weaknesses and offering improvement suggestions.
• Assisting managers with negotiations.
• Keeping a log of everything learned and delivering presentations to staff and other stakeholders.

Sales Intern Requirements:

• High school certificate.
• Diploma in sales and marketing.
• Degree in marketing, business or similar will be an added advantage.
• Strong self-motivation.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Ability to cope with rejection.
• Ability to remain calm in fast-paced environments.
• Superb interpersonal skills.
• A professional appearance.

Benefits

• Commission on sales
• Monthly stipend for airtime and transport.

Candidates will be shortlisted on a rolling basis.