Marketing International Internship at Distell

Reference Number: 16505

Purpose Of The Position

The intention is to give practical work experience to students who are in their final year of study and require in-service work exposure in order to obtain their qualification and/or those recently graduated but unemployed and require exposure in a work environment. Successful interns will be expected to enter into a 12-month contract commencing 1 April 2020 and terminating 31 March 2021.

Key Learning Areas Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Relationship building;
• Budget management;
• Product development and innovation;
• Market research;
• Market / Consumer intelligence and analysis;
• Brand planning, guardrails and toolkits;
• General administrative assistance.

The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification or in the final year of study: E.g Degree in Finance, Marketing, or any other relevant qualification.
• Excellent academic record;
• Computer literacy: Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills;
• Willingness to learn and make a difference; a can-do attitude.
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure;
• Ability to work in a team and with cross-functional groups within the business unit;
• Project management and presentation skills.
• Results and goal-orientated;
• Effective time management, able to meet deadlines;
• Candidate required to work collaboratively across two brands and multiple disciplines
• Individual to demonstrate maturity, independence and ability to be proactive
• Must be prepared to work outside of normal working hours for international business and meeting requirements
• Driver’s License and own transport is essential;
• South African citizen;
• Successful interns will be expected to enter into a 12 - month contract.