Pre-Sales Intern

Job Description

Support the software sales team as a technically skilled and customer-focused Pre-Sales Intern. Work alongside sales, product, and engineering teams to understand business problems, deliver tailored product demonstrations, and propose technical solutions. You'll be involved in creating proof-of-concepts, engaging in client interactions, and contributing to presales tools and strategy, particularly in the Financial Management and Accounting domain.

Requirements

• Grade 12 matric certificate
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or BCom in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields of Software and Accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Clear criminal record
• Understanding of software solutions such as SaaS, cloud platforms, enterprise applications, or cybersecurity
• Willingness to travel to onsite visits to Business Partners and Customers
• Experience with Software and Accounting is preferred
• Technical certifications (e.g. Sage certifications, AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified) is a bonus
• Customer-centric mindset
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong team collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Discreet with confidential information
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with account executives to identify customer needs and propose software solutions
• Conduct product demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, and technical presentations based on client requirements
• Analyze client business processes and align software capabilities to business challenges
• Respond to RFPs, RFIs, and technical documentation requests
• Facilitate the transition from presales to post-sales between sales and technical teams
• Stay up to date with product developments, competitor solutions, and industry trends
• Develop presales tools, demo environments, and use cases for customer engagement
• Provide feedback to product and development teams from customer insights
• Work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate the Sage Intacct and Cloud Native value propositions clearly