Graduate Intern - Marketing

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Dare  to be bold, Discover  what’s possible, and Do the incredible.