Sales Intern

Modern Day Talent; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 78,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Job summary

Modern Day Talent is seeking a highly motivated Sales Intern to help generate new business leads and drive sales for the business. You’ll use LinkedIn, email outreach, and more to build relationships with potential clients—coordinating outreach with marketing initiatives.

The ideal candidate enjoys talking to people, is curious, and is interested in building a career in sales and business development. This role offers a hybrid pattern with three days per week at our Cape Town offices and a

Qualifications

• Must have excellent written English.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Enjoys talking to people and asking questions.
• Resilience to handle rejection and ignored messages.
• Interest in sales and new business development.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and creatively.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Carry out LinkedIn and email outreach to senior decision-makers (CIOs, CTOs, VPs) at target companies in the UK and US.
• Research target audience groups and identify the right people to contact.
• Learn to craft compelling outreach messaging that gets responses.
• Book qualified meetings for company leaders.
• Hand off warm leads and prep sales call briefs for company leaders.
• Handle objections and build confidence in client interactions.
• Track activity and pipeline.
• Hit daily and weekly activity targets.

Skills

written English

attention to detail

talking to people

resilience

sales interest

communicate clearly

self-motivation

Education

Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field

Tools

AI tools (ChatGPT)

Job description

Working Pattern: Hybrid | 3x per week at our offices in Cape Town

Working Hours: 11am - 7.30pm SAST

Reporting Manager: CEO

Monthly stipend offered: R8,000

About Us

We are an offshore staffing firm connecting exceptional South African talent with international companies. Our mission is to help global businesses scale with world‑class professionals while creating meaningful career opportunities locally.

The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated, charismatic, and digitally savvy Sales Intern to help generate new business leads and drive sales for the business. You’ll use LinkedIn, email outreach, and more to build relationships with potential clients - coordinating outreach with marketing initiatives.

The ideal candidate is someone who genuinely enjoys talking to people, is naturally curious, and is interested in building a career in sales and business development .

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out LinkedIn and email outreach to senior decision‑makers (CIOs, CTOs, VPs) at target companies in the UK and Us
• Research target audience groups and identify the right people to contact
• Learn to craft compelling outreach messaging that gets responses
• Book qualified meetings for company leaders
• Hand off warm leads and prep sales call briefs for company leaders
• Handle objections and build confidence in client interactions
• Track activity and pipeline
• Hit daily and weekly activity targets

What We’re Looking For

• Exceptional written English skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Enjoys talking to people and asking questions
• Resilience to handle rejection and ignored messages
• Interest in sales and new business development
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and creatively
• Self‑motivated with a willingness to learn

Nice to Have (but not required)

• Previous experience in sales or hospitality roles
• Familiarity with AI tools (ChatGPT, content tools, etc.)

What You’ll Gain

• Real‑world experience in sales and business development
• Exposure to international business and recruitment markets
• Opportunity to develop networking and sales outreach skills
• Mentorship and guidance from an experienced team
• Potential for long‑term opportunities within the company

Who This Role Is Perfect For

• Students or recent graduates in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related fields
• Someone who loves talking to people, is naturally curious, and can self‑motivate to achieve goals
• A proactive individual who enjoys working in a startup environment that changes quickly and is interested in the opportunity to upskill across various disciplines