Business Operations Intern (12 Month Program)

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Description

The Business Operations Intern role at Oracle provides graduates with a 12-month opportunity to gain practical experience in sales operations and business efficiency. Based in Woodmead, Johannesburg, this internship focuses on supporting the Sales Operations Manager in streamlining workflows, ensuring data quality, and improving sales productivity. Interns will be actively involved in managing pipeline health, assisting with forecasting, and providing system and tool support. The role offers exposure to commercial and public sector sales teams, account planning, and customer engagement, while also providing opportunities to complete Oracle certifications. This program is designed to build strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, preparing graduates for future careers in business operations, sales support, or commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sales Operations Manager in streamlining operations and workflows
• Monitor and manage sales pipeline data quality and health, ensuring accuracy in weekly forecast updates and consolidation
• Ensure forecast accuracy and linearity, maintaining consistency between Sales Reps and Sales Managers’ reports
• Extract and analyze weekly reports to track deal updates and pipeline health for sales representatives
• Participate in weekly Commercial and Public Sector Sales meetings, tracking deal updates for current and upcoming quarters
• Attend Account Planning sessions with Sales Reps, take minutes, and conduct research on customer financials to support account plans
• Collaborate with Pre-Sales teams and Sales Reps to address tasks and improve sales productivity
• Complete relevant Oracle certifications to enhance knowledge and skills
• Provide administrative support to the Business Operations Manager and broader team
• Attend customer and partner meetings, taking minutes and following up on action items

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: BCom in Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, IT, or Informatics
• Desirable qualification: BCom or BSc in Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, IT, Business Administration, or related fields
• Ability to grasp and learn new concepts quickly
• Strong numerical reasoning and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organized with strong administrative abilities, self-driven, and able to meet deadlines
• Eager to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Genuine interest in technology trends and cloud computing
• Proficiency in MS Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail

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