About this role
- ROLE PROFILE
Job Title
Graduate Intern
Entity
PZ Cussons East Africa Ltd
Function
Sales / Marketing / Supply Chain
Reports to:
Department Manager / Functional Head
Job Purpose
To provide support to the assigned department while gaining practical experience in a fast-paced environment. The Graduate Intern will assist in day-to-day operations, data analysis, reporting, project execution, and administrative activities while developing the skills and competencies required for a successful professional career.
Key Stakeholders/ Relationship
- Marketing/Sales/Channel/Supply Chain/Finance/HR team
- Customers
- Agencies
- Key Accountabilities:
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- Support daily departmental operations and administrative activities.
- Collect, compile, and analyse data for reporting purposes.
- Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and business documentation.
- Participate in projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support stakeholder engagement and coordination activities
- Conduct research and market analysis where required
- Maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Line Manager.
- Measurement/Performance Indicators
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- Timely completion of assigned tasks and projects in accordance with agreed timelines.
- Accuracy and quality of reports, data analysis, and documentation submitted.
- Effective support in the execution of trade, marketing, and departmental activities within the assigned area.
- Demonstrated learning agility, professionalism, and collaboration through positive feedback from the line manager and stakeholders.
- Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Recent graduate.
- Experience
- Previous internship, attachment, volunteer, or project experience is an added advantage.
- Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
- Functional or Technical / Business Skills:
- Commercial Acumen Developing
- Customer Management Developing
- Negotiation Skills Developing
- In Market Execution Developing
- Selling Skills Developing
- Sales Drivers Developing
- Channel Strategy Developing
- Communication/Interpersonal skills Developed
- IT Skills Developed
PZ Cussons Leadership Competencies required
Required Behavioural Competences
- Act Authentically by being open, welcoming and genuine
- Build Capability by pushing for opportunities to learn and grow towards achieving organisational objectives
- Challenge Convention - be courageous to challenge in the right way for the right reasons
- Deliver Fast and Smart by planning and organising activities to achieve defined goals
- Establish Connections internally and externally to better serve our customers and other stakeholders
- Focus to Win by demonstrating drive and resilience to achieving agreed objectives
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