Microsoft Sales Excellence Internships 2025
Additional Information
Microsoft is calling on passionate and dynamic South African graduates to be part of their Sales Excellence Internship Programme. This initiative offers ambitious individuals the opportunity to engage with real-world technology projects, develop their professional skillset, and grow within a global tech leader known for innovation and transformation.
The programme is designed not just to enhance technical and business competencies, but also to immerse interns in a diverse and inclusive culture, full of executive engagement, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
Background & Job Description
The Microsoft Sales Excellence Internship is part of the company’s global internship initiatives, offering high-potential individuals a unique chance to contribute to impactful solutions in sales and business environments.
Interns will work collaboratively across departments and with global teams. The focus will be on empowering interns to create value through innovative strategies and data-driven decision-making in a customer-obsessed environment.
From ideation to execution, this opportunity provides an authentic Microsoft work experience, where interns can grow professionally, build community, and showcase leadership potential in a real-world setting.
Tasks
Interns in the Sales Excellence programme can expect to be involved in a variety of exciting and impactful tasks, such as:
- Assisting in sales strategy planning and execution.
- Conducting customer analysis and market research.
- Engaging with internal teams to improve customer experience.
- Collaborating with account managers and sales professionals on active projects.
- Supporting product and business reviews through data interpretation.
- Participating in training, mentorship and learning pathways to build Microsoft product knowledge.
- Presenting research findings and strategies to internal stakeholders.
- Developing dashboards or tools to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
Qualifications
To be eligible for this prestigious internship programme, applicants must meet the following academic and national requirements:
- South African citizenship.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
- Recently graduated or currently completing a degree in any of the following fields:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology (IT)
- Business Administration
- Marketing
- Finance
- Sales
- Accounting
- Information Systems
- Social Sciences
- Other related disciplines
Experience
While previous work experience is not required, Microsoft is looking for candidates who demonstrate strong personal and professional traits aligned with their core values:
- A passion for technology and innovation.
- Demonstrated interest in sales, strategy, and business operations.
- Excellent communication, both verbal and written.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
- High level of self-motivation and initiative.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and digital tools is advantageous.
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Brief Company Contact Details
Microsoft South Africa
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Website: www.microsoft.com/en-za
Contact: Use the careers portal for application-related queries
To apply, visit the Microsoft Careers Portal, search for internship positions under Sales Excellence Internship – South Africa, and complete the online application process.