Background

Netsoft is a reliable provider of innovative technology solutions aimed at improving access to and use of information and communication technology (ICT) to promote socio-economic growth for people in Malawi, across Africa, and around the world. At Netsoft, we believe that better access to and usage of ICT results in greater efficiency and effectiveness in business operations, work environments, and social interactions. With our innovative products, including Pamsika Online and Netsoft Money, we are looking for interns to join our team.

Role Context

We are seeking a recent graduate or a final-year student to join our team. This person should be self-motivated, passionate about technology, and a great communicator. The Business Development Intern is responsible for conducting market research, identifying strategic business partnerships, designing materials for client meetings, and supporting the Sales Team in expanding into new revenue streams.

Duration

6 Months

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate specific business opportunities and market trends within digital transformation (including industry and company research, on-site visits, and market and competitor analysis)
• Assist in identifying long-term relationships with strategic partners to grow business with existing customers
• Research leads and develop key messages and unique selling points for follow-up meetings
• Propose and design plans for entering new markets that deliver significant new revenue streams and partnerships
• Cold call to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business
• Research and gain a clear understanding of customers’ businesses, requirements, and what’s important to them
• Record leads, opportunities
• Provide data analysis for sales decisions, and propose new business models
• Answer inquiries from potential clients

Qualifications

Recent graduate or a final-year student.

Skills

• Self-motivated
• Passionate about technology
• Great communicator

• Identify and evaluate specific business opportunities and market trends within digital transformation (including industry and company research, on-site visits, and market and competitor analysis)
• Assist in identifying long-term relationships with strategic partners to grow business with existing customers
• Research leads and develop key messages and unique selling points for follow-up meetings
• Propose and design plans for entering new markets that deliver significant new revenue streams and partnerships
• Cold call to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business
• Research and gain a clear understanding of customers’ businesses, requirements, and what’s important to them
• Record leads, opportunities
• Provide data analysis for sales decisions, and propose new business models
• Answer inquiries from potential clients

• Self-motivated
• Passionate about technology
• Great communicator

• Recent graduate or a final-year student.