SAP SAP iXp Internship - Sales Development Associate 

South Africa, Gauteng, Sandton 

863575978

Languages Required:

In addition,is required, as it is the working language across teams. Native English speakers are also encouraged to apply

Start Date: 1st or 15th of each month (6-month placements)

Our team is friendly, diverse, dynamic, and innovative, with a multicultural environment of 28+ nationalities. You will also develop an understanding of different cultures while working in a meaningful, customer-focused role, underpinned by our values of collaboration, trust, innovation, going the extra mile, and maintaining a growth mindset.

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Who You Are:

You are interested in starting a career in IT sales and are attracted to customer-facing roles. You take initiative, persevere, stay curious, and enjoy working on meaningful, innovative projects

• You’re likely in the final stages of your education (bachelor's or master’s student).
• Your university must be able to sign a tri-party agreement with SAP (required by Spanish law).
• You’re studying something like Business Administration, Management, Sales, Marketing, Data/Process Management, IT/Digital Transformation, etc.
• Ready for a full-time, 6-month placement (39.5 hours per week).
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva.
• Detail-oriented and capable of delivering high-quality work.
• Driven, proactive, and collaborative with a problem-solving mindset.
• An active listener who understands assignments and delivers results

What You’ll Learn — and How:

During your internship, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices in digital prospecting, including

• Gain a working understanding of industry-specific trends and how SAP delivers value.
• Observe how to prepare for conversations with C-level decision-makers.
• Explore techniques for handling objections and aligning needs with SAP solutions.
• Build foundational knowledge in sales data management, including profiling target accounts and understanding industry segmentation.
• Develop familiarity with reporting tools and how sales teams use account intelligence.
• Gain exposure to customer-facing situations by shadowing Sales Developers during live interactions.
• Explore how digital marketing signals can support account qualification and highlight high-potential prospects.
• Drive awareness of the internship program by promoting it through social media, university channels, and job boards.

Perks:

• Paid placement: a stipend of 1,000 euros per month (gross, full time).
• Opportunity to grow within the company after your studies.
• Gain valuable experience within a global IT company and access to a strong career development framework.
• Dedicated managers for day-to-day activities and program management.
• Part of a wider intern community.
• Specific onboarding and learning framework.
• Familiarity with key digital marketing and sales tools.

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