Graduate Intern - Marketing

ROLE PROFILE

Job Title:

Graduate Intern

Entity:

PZ Cussons East Africa Ltd

Function:

Sales / Marketing / Supply Chain

Reports to:

Department Manager / Functional Head

Job Purpose:

To provide support to the assigned department while gaining practical experience in a fast-paced environment. The Graduate Intern will assist in day-to-day operations, data analysis, reporting, project execution, and administrative activities while developing the skills and competencies required for a successful professional career.

Key Stakeholders/ Relationship:

• •Marketing/Sales/Channel/Supply Chain/Finance/HR team
• •Customers
• •Agencies

Key Accountabilities:

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• •Support daily departmental operations and administrative activities.
• •Collect, compile, and analyse data for reporting purposes.
• •Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and business documentation.
• •Participate in projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• •Support stakeholder engagement and coordination activities
• •Conduct research and market analysis where required
• •Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• •Perform any other duties assigned by the Line Manager.
• •Measurement/Performance Indicators

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• •Timely completion of assigned tasks and projects in accordance with agreed timelines.
• •Accuracy and quality of reports, data analysis, and documentation submitted.
• •Effective support in the execution of trade, marketing, and departmental activities within the assigned area.
• •Demonstrated learning agility, professionalism, and collaboration through positive feedback from the line manager and stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:

Qualifications

• •Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• •Recent graduate.
• •Experience

Previous internship, attachment, volunteer, or project experience is an added advantage.

Skills

• •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• •Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• •Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• •High attention to detail and accuracy.
• •Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a dynamic work environment.

Functional or Technical / Business Skills:

• •Commercial Acumen Developing
• •Customer Management Developing
• •Negotiation Skills Developing
• •In Market Execution Developing
• •Selling Skills Developing
• •Sales Drivers Developing
• •Channel Strategy Developing
• •Communication/Interpersonal skills Developed
• •IT Skills Developed

PZ Cussons Leadership Competencies required:

Required Behavioural Competences:

• •Act Authentically by being open, welcoming and genuine
• •Build Capability by pushing for opportunities to learn and grow towards achieving organisational objectives
• •Challenge Convention - be courageous to challenge in the right way for the right reasons
• •Deliver Fast and Smart by planning and organising activities to achieve defined goals
• •Establish Connections internally and externally to better serve our customers and other stakeholders
• •Focus to Win by demonstrating drive and resilience to achieving agreed objectives

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