Marketing Interns

We are looking for two energetic and self-motivated marketing interns to join our growing marketing department and provide creative ideas. They will plan and assist to lead the organisation’s marketing activities and campaigns. The successful candidates must have great natural enthusiasm for marketing and good knowledge of the techniques involved, including but not limited to principles and use of technology. They will have administrative duties in developing and implementing marketing strategies. As a marketing intern, they will collaborate with our marketing and branding team in all stages of marketing campaigns. The candidates are expected to be excellent communicators, they should have excellent multitasking, organisational abilities and in addition be friendly, cheerful, smart and professional.

This internship will help them acquire marketing skills and provide them with knowledge of various marketing strategies. Ultimately, they will gain broad experience in marketing and branding and should be prepared to enter any fast-paced work environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Working closely with the Brand and Marketing Development Manager or another designated staff member, and completing all assigned duties.
• Support the branding and marketing department in its daily administrative tasks
• Collect quantitative and qualitative data from marketing campaigns
• Perform market analysis and research on competition
• Assist in marketing and advertising promotional activities (e.g. social media, direct mail, web, road shows etc.)
• Preparing promotional presentations, monitoring social platforms, and conducting market analysis.
• Attending and taking part in meetings, workshops, seminars, events, exhibitions and such other activities as may be organised.
• Liaising with clients, vendors, suppliers and the general public on behalf of the Company.
• Maintaining an updated database of marketing records and customer relationship management.
• Reviewing marketing performance against set targets on a regular basis.
• Observing, carrying out and assessing marketing processes.
• Identifying weaknesses, existing and potential, in the marketing system and offering suggestions for improvement.
• Carry out market analysis and research on the latest trends and recommend adoption or otherwise.
• Design and present new social media campaign ideas and other innovations.
• Monitor social media platforms for trending news, ideas and comments.
• Preparation of clear, detailed and attractive promotional presentations.
• Assist with the planning and hosting of marketing events/activities.
• Research, analyse and evaluate competitor marketing and digital content with a view to understand competitor approaches.
• Propose the creation of email campaigns and social media items.
• Advertise and embark on promotional campaigns for the Company’s products and services on varied media platforms such as social and print.
• Execute other duties as may be delegated or assigned.

Requirements: 

• Diploma/Degree or equivalent in Marketing, from a duly accredited institution.
• Demonstrable competency in marketing and understanding of different marketing techniques.
• Proficiency in use of computers, in particular word, excel and outlook applications.
• Understanding of marketing, corporate identity, advertising, multimedia disposition, among others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Innovative and business awareness.
• Passion for the marketing industry and its best practices.
• Desire to learn along with a professional drive.

On the basis of performance and other relevant criteria, the interns may be employed during or after the internship.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested suitable candidates should send their applications and updated CVs to: [email protected] with the position applied for as the email subject. The positions are Lusaka-based.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 6 March 2023. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.