Job: Partner Development Management Intern

Company : Microsoft; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Microsoft is offering an internship in Johannesburg, South Africa, focused on building and growing Microsoft Services partnerships. You will work with partner leadership to shape a strategic vision and execute business plans that drive cloud adoption and digital transformation.

The role requires a current or recent degree in Business, Operations, or Finance and a strong interest in partner ecosystems. This internship provides exposure to GTM and co-selling activities and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or recently graduated in Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong business acumen and interest in partner ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Leads development of strategic vision for partner impact and opportunities.
• Demonstrates deep understanding of partner business and communicates value of Microsoft partnerships.
• Contributes to Business Design briefings advising partner leadership.
• Develops and executes partner business plans to grow Microsoft Services and cloud adoption.
• Plans GTM and co-selling strategies with internal resources to meet sales goals.
• Prioritizes accounts for GTM initiatives and guides partner requirements.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Operations/Finance or related field

Job description

Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University student workers from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead.

Responsibilities

• Leads the creation of a strategic vision rooted to the partners impact and potential across segments and will generally serve partners that are smaller or startups
• Demonstrates an expert understanding of the partners business and conveys the value of partnering with Microsoft based on the business opportunity and possible competition
• Contributes to Business Design briefings advising partner leadership on building a high-impact Microsoft Services practice
• Develops and executes forward-thinking partner business plans that develop partner business and support cloud consumption and digital transformation
• Considers short- and long-term goals and performance expectations based on partner capabilities
• Leverages internal resources to develop Go-to-Market (GTM) and co-selling strategies that define activities and expectations to meet Microsoft and partner sales goals
• Prioritizes accounts for developing GTM strategies
• Advises partner on meeting various program, sales, and tech requirements
• Leverages and recruits new partners to grow business
• Identifies opportunities to sell Microsoft products and services

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing Bachelor's Degree in:Business
• Operations
• Finance, or related field or recently graduated

Hiring organization

Microsoft

Employment Type: internship

Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa