Account Executive - BBBEE Internship

Job description

**Overview** Come build community, explore your passions, and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of university interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential, and excitement for the journey ahead. As an Account Management Intern, you will work with customer and sales teams to understand customer priorities, build trusted relationships, and support business growth initiatives. You will gain exposure to Microsoft's customer engagement model and learn how technology solutions help organizations achieve their business goals. At Microsoft, Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You’ll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. **Responsibilities** About the Programme The Microsoft South Africa BBBEE Internship Programme offers talented graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop professional and technical skills, and receive mentorship while working on meaningful projects. As part of Microsoft's commitment to skills development, transformation, and inclusive economic growth, interns are empowered to learn, grow, and make an impact while building the foundation for their future careers. Responsibilities: - Learn about assigned customers, including their business priorities, challenges, and technology strategies. - Support account planning activities and contribute to customer engagement strategies. - Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including solution engineers, account technology strategists, customer success teams, and partners to support customer outcomes. - Assist in identifying customer needs and opportunities for Microsoft solutions. - Help develop presentations, account plans, and customer-facing materials. - Support customer meetings, business reviews, and engagement activities. - Monitor account activities and contribute insights that support customer growth and success. - Build relationships with customer stakeholders while developing an understanding of Microsoft's solutions and services portfolio. **Qualifications** **Programme Eligibility:** - Applicants must be South African citizens and meet the eligibility requirements of the Microsoft South Africa BBBEE Internship Programme. - Currently pursuing (final year with no more than 6 months remaining) or have completed a Bachelor's degree in the last 6 months in Business, Commerce, Economics, Information Systems, Technology, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field. - Fluency in English. - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. - Proficient verbal and written communication skills. - Passion for technology and customer engagement. #EiP #EiPMCAPS This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. --- Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about [**requesting accommodations.**](https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html)