Business Development Intern Career in Nairobi, Kenya

Position: Business Development Intern 
 
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 
Summary: Elective Africa is looking for talented individuals to join our company for an internship that will take 3 months. 
 
Elective Africa is a leading organizer of educational and expedition travel programs in Africa. 

While assisting with a wide range of assignments, the intern will gain experience and training in many aspects of Business Development and a good understanding of working with a diverse team of people.
The task will include
·         Carrying out our industry research and understanding how to market products online
·         Identifying emerging opportunities in the experiential travel industry
·         Selling and managing client accounts through a variety of lead generation activities
·         Working with EA staff on all media related activities
·         Developing general communications publications
·         Designing marketing materials
·         Managing and creating our online content
This is a perfect internship for someone who is a self-starter, detail oriented, creative thinker, not afraid to roll her/his sleeves up and is interested in working with a dedicated team. 
If your performance exceeds expectations, you will be offered a position in the company at the end of your internship.
Requirements
·         A bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management, Communications, Marketing or any other related field with a minimum of second-class honors upper division.
·         A grade B+ and above in KCSE (or equivalent) with similar grades in languages.
·         Good writing skills is essential with keen attention to detail.
·         Demonstrate leadership qualities, be your own boss to lead tasks.
·         Willingness to work long & odd hours to complete assignments with no supervision.
·         Social media and web savvy.
If you feel that you possess the above qualifications and would like to be considered for this job, please visit the Careers page on www.electiveafrica.com/careers and upload your application letter and current CV by the end of day on Thursday 12th of January 2017.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted