Agency & Digital Intern

1 Month ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

Springer Nature is seeking an enthusiastic Agency & Digital Intern for a one-year internship in Midrand, Johannesburg. The intern will support the sales team, gaining hands-on experience in the publishing industry. Responsibilities include lead generation, prospecting clients, assisting with sample material distribution, conducting market research, maintaining databases, participating in sales calls, preparing presentations and reports, coordinating sales campaigns, and performing administrative tasks. This role offers exposure to publishing and sales within Macmillan Education, a part of Springer Nature.
Must have:
  • Matric or Undergraduate degree
  • Good communication skills
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Ability to problem solve

Job Details

Job Title:  Agency & Digital Intern
Location: Midrand, Johannesburg (Hybrid)
Reporting to: Manager: Agency Sales & Digital Sales
Closing date: 21 July 2025


About Springer Nature Group
 

Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 175 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow.


About Macmillan Education

Macmillan Education (part of Springer Nature) is a world-class educational content and service provider. As a trusted publishing brand in Southern Africa, we support learners, teachers, and institutions throughout their educational journey by offering them engaging and flexible content formats. Our passion for learning and our commitment to elevating education in Southern Africa make us a leading partner in driving learner performance and assisting educators in delivering excellent results.
 

About the Role

Macmillan Education – South Africa is looking for an enthusiastic individual who is looking to enter the working world and is hungry to learn and gain industry knowledge in the exciting world of publishing. In this one year internship you will assist the sales team and get hands-on experience as well as  industry exposure in the publishing space.

Role Responsibilities

  • Assist the sales team in generating leads and prospecting clients.

  • Assist with packing and sending sample materials to Regions/National Sales team and schools

  • Conduct market research to identify potential customers and industry trends.

  • Help maintain database by updating customer records and tracking interactions.

  • Participate in sales calls and client meetings 

  • Support the preparation of presentations, proposals, submissions and reports.

  • Help coordinate sales campaigns, product demos, and exhibitions.

  • Perform administrative tasks as needed.
     

Experience , Skills & Qualifications

  • Matric or Undergraduate degree in publishing studies or other relevant field

  • Good communication skills

  • Microsoft Office proficiency 

  • Ability to problem solve

Applications: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their interest in the position.
 

If you have not been contacted within a two week period of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 

NB: In terms of meeting the company’s goals with respect to Employment Equity, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://careers.springernature.com 



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Job Posting End Date:

21-07-2025

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