Marketing And Sales Intern

Full job description

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Sales Intern to join our growing remote team. As a Sales Intern, you’ll support our business development efforts by identifying leads, initiating conversations with potential customers, and assisting the sales team in converting those leads into long-term clients. You will gain hands-on experience in sales strategy, outreach, and CRM management while working in a fast-paced, startup environment.

This role is ideal for students or recent graduates who are passionate about tech, digital products, and growth marketing, and who want to gain valuable experience in a real business setting.

Please note: This is an unpaid internship, but top-performing interns will be considered for a paid offer or permanent role after the program.

Website: https://www.trafico.afrca

Location:

Remote – Open to candidates across Africa

Key Responsibilities:

Research and identify potential clients across targeted countries and sectors

Engage with leads via email, social media (DMs), WhatsApp, or cold calls

Support execution of regional sales campaigns and outreach strategies

Assist in qualifying leads and preparing outreach templates or sales content

Coordinate with the design and content team to align messaging across platforms

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of leads and interactions using Google Sheets or CRM tools

Participate in team meetings, brainstorms, and report weekly progress

Help generate insights from outreach and recommend ways to improve lead generation

Who We’re Looking For:

This role is for you if you:

Are confident speaking and writing in English

Enjoy communicating with people and can explain things clearly

Have an interest in tech, startups, or the African digital economy

Are self-motivated, reliable, and proactive — you can work independently and deliver on time

Are eager to learn about digital sales, outreach, and business strategy

Have access to a reliable internet connection and basic working laptop/smartphone

Preferred (But Not Required):

Experience in sales, customer service, or community outreach

Familiarity with tools like Google Sheets, Notion, Trello, or CRM systems

Experience using social media for business (IG, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, etc.)

Strong organizational or time management skills

Students or recent graduates in Business, Marketing, Communication, or related fields

What You’ll Gain:

Real-life experience in tech sales and digital outreach

Flexible remote working environment

Mentorship from the leadership team

Certificate of Completion + Recommendation Letter

Priority consideration for future paid roles at Trafico Africa or Trafico Cloud

Access to digital training sessions, startup events, and exclusive tech content

A chance to be part of Africa’s digital future and make real impact

Job Type: Internship

Contract length: 2 months

Application Question(s):

Why are you interested in joining Trafico Africa as a Sales Intern?

Do you have any prior experience in sales, marketing, or digital outreach? Please briefly explain.

Are you open to a performance-based evaluation for a potential paid or permanent role after the internship?

Industries:Information Technology & Services

Function: Marketing