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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