Partner Development Management: Internship Opportunities

at  Microsoft

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration/Management, Marketing, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field with at least one quarter/semester remaining to complete after internship.
• Strong desire and business acumen for consultative solution selling.
• Exceptional negotiation, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical and presentation skills.
• You must be legally authorised to work in South Africa to be eligible for this role. (Legally authorised = has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit).
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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruits, onboards, and manages relationships with Microsoft partners; differentiates the value of partnering with Microsoft versus competitors.
• Aligns partners to strategic accounts and identifies market opportunities through industry analysis and intelligence.
• Supports partner readiness through selling strategies, marketing plans, and portfolio optimization.
• Analyzes business metrics to assess performance and identify areas for growth.