Job description

Digital Marketing & Business Development Intern

Company: Ndola Vast Technologies Limited

Job Type: Internship

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Work Arrangement: On-site

Monthly Internship Allowance: ZMK 2,500

Job Description

Ndola Vast Technologies Limited is seeking motivated, creative, ambitious, and results-oriented individuals to join our team as Digital Marketing & Business Development Interns in Lusaka, Zambia.

Successful candidates will contribute to the company’s marketing and business development operations, focusing on promoting software applications, expanding market reach, increasing customer acquisition, identifying potential business partners, and securing strategic business partnerships.

Successful candidates will also be expected to develop a good understanding of the company’s various software applications, their functionalities, and business applications to effectively present, promote, and support their deployment to prospective clients and business partners.

Interns will work as part of the company’s marketing and business development team under the direction and supervision of an assigned Team Leader. They will be expected to actively participate in business operations, execute assigned responsibilities, meet established performance targets, and contribute to the company’s overall growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute digital marketing and promotional strategies for the company’s software applications.
• Promote mobile applications through social media, digital campaigns, and direct customer engagement.
• Identify, approach, and engage prospective business partners.
• Conduct consistent follow-ups with potential partners and work toward securing strategic business partnerships.
• Arrange business meetings, conduct presentations, and support partnership negotiations in coordination with the Team Leader.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with existing and prospective business partners.
• Identify new market opportunities and implement strategies to increase application downloads, registrations, and active users.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the company’s various software applications, including their functionalities, features, and business benefits.
• Conduct software application demonstrations and explain proposed digital solutions to potential clients and business partners.
• Support the deployment, client onboarding, and adoption of the company’s software applications in coordination with the relevant technical teams.
• Participate in field marketing, customer acquisition, and brand awareness campaigns.
• Develop engaging promotional content for digital marketing platforms.
• Maintain accurate records of prospective partners, engagement activities, follow-ups, and partnership progress.
• Collaborate with the Team Leader and other team members to achieve assigned business development and marketing targets.
• Prepare and submit weekly performance reports covering marketing activities, customer acquisition, prospective partner engagement, and partnerships secured.
• Undertake other relevant marketing and business development responsibilities assigned by the Team Leader.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a diploma or degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Mass Communication, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation, persuasion, and relationship-building abilities.
• Good understanding of digital marketing and social media platforms.
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, professionalism, and a results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and execute responsibilities under the direction of a Team Leader.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to engage potential business partners confidently and professionally.
• Strong interest in understanding various software applications, their business applications, and how they can be deployed to meet clients’ operational needs.
• Willingness to learn the company’s software solutions and effectively communicate their features, benefits, and value to prospective clients.
• Ability to participate in product demonstrations, client onboarding, and software deployment coordination.
• Previous experience in marketing, sales, or customer engagement will be an added advantage but is not mandatory.
• Must be available to perform internship duties in Lusaka, Zambia.

Reporting and Performance Expectations

Successful candidates will report directly to an assigned Team Leader and work within the company’s established operational structure.

Performance will be assessed based on individual contributions, achievement of assigned targets, effectiveness of marketing activities, customer acquisition, understanding of the company’s software applications, client engagement, partner follow-ups, and progress toward securing business partnerships.

Internship Allowance

Successful candidates will receive a monthly internship allowance of ZMK 2,500 throughout the internship programme.

The company expects interns to demonstrate commitment, professionalism, accountability, and measurable contributions toward its marketing and business development objectives.

What We Offer

• Monthly internship allowance of ZMK 2,500.
• Practical experience in a growing technology company.
• Exposure to software application marketing and business development.
• Professional guidance and mentorship.
• Opportunities to develop digital marketing and customer engagement skills.
• Hands-on participation in real technology projects.
• Opportunities to participate in software application demonstrations, client onboarding, and deployment activities.
• Exposure to business partnership negotiations and strategic client engagements.
• Potential consideration for future employment upon successful completion of the internship programme, with opportunities for significant salary adjustment based on individual performance, demonstrated contributions, and the company’s operational and business needs.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV and a brief cover letter outlining their suitability for the position.

Email: careers@ndolavastech.com

Email Subject: Application for Digital Marketing & Business Development Internship

Application Deadline: To be announced.

Ndola Vast Technologies Limited