Job Description

:Job Title / Role: Marketing Intern (SDR) - DIOrganization: Digital Industries, Digital Business, South AfricaLocation: South Africa- Johannesburg- MidrandReporting Manager: Sales ManagerThe BusinessSiemens is a global powerhouse in diversified engineering providing products, systems and solutions across the Electrification, Automation and Digitalization value chain. The company has been in existance for over 175 years igniting a history of innovation and social development. As an integrated technology company, Siemens aims to play a constructive role in Africa s success story.Role HeadlineAcquires and learns practical knowledge and working experience in different administrative fields of expertise, in the course of an academic education.Responsibilities of the Role

• Works as part-time or vacation temporary help in different administrative tasks and operations.
• Performs all operations, measures, activities and tasks as assigned by accountable management or supervisor.
• Learns and acquires respective theory and know how, techniques, methods, tools and processes, in the respective area.
• Supports other qualified staff in their tasks and accountabilities.
• Identifies and classifies customers by understanding their business model and recognizes business opportunities via digital platforms (LinkedIn/Online tools)
• Identifies the buyers role and level of participation in the decision process
• Adjust and manage sales initiatives for digital sales clients (coordinates business unit campaigns on LinkedIn)
• Develop new opportunities for cross and upselling
• Utilize digital sales engagement tools to engage and communicate with potential customers based on their preferences while they progress through a marketing funnel.
• Development of strategies to help the sales organization convert prospects.
• Consistently monitor qualification actions to create fully qualified opportunities that result in a higher-than-average rate of successful deals.
• Generate interest in Siemens DI's products and services by leveraging online platforms, email marketing, and cold calling.
• Utilize digital software tools that are in sync with the digital customer experience.
• Make sure customers can easily and quickly connect to the online world.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 2 years experience in pure marketing and sales preferably in the B2B industry
• Diploma/Degree in marketing, business or similar may be required.
• Understanding of marketing and sales funnels as well as lead generation
• Experience in online marketing and digital engagement tools to qualify leads
• CRM tools such as Salesforce (Advantageous)

Attributes and skills

• Applied understanding of basic marketing principles
• Familiarity with major social media platforms (LinkedIn, data intent, etc.)
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Comfortable with multitasking in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Office know-how in Word, Excel, Planner, Forms, Whiteboard and teams

Our culture:Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. Thats why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success.The companys approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets under the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.We care about your data privacy and take compliance with the POPI Act, GDPR as well as other data protection legislation seriously. For this reason, we ask you not to send us your CV or resume by email. We ask instead that you create a profile in our talent community where you can upload your CV. Setting up a profile lets us know you are interested in career opportunities with us and makes it easy for us to send you an alert when relevant positions become open

Siemens