Presales & Market Analyst Intern (12-month contract)

Who we are

Upstream is a global leader in mobile marketing automation and digital service innovation, enabling Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and brands to grow revenue, improve customer engagement and succeed in the digital economy. With over two decades of experience and operations spanning 45+ markets across Africa, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we are a trusted partner to more than 60 MNOs worldwide.

Headquartered in Athens, Greece, and with regional hubs in London, Dubai, Johannesburg, Lagos, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Upstream combines global expertise with deep local insight. Our end-to-end approach encompasses strategy, creative development, technical deployment, campaign execution, and ongoing optimization, ensuring seamless, scalable, and performance-driven service delivery.

About the Role

We’re looking for a motivated and curious Presales & Market Analyst Intern to join our Presales team in Johannesburg. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow their career in commercial and pre-sales consulting while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic technology environment.

In this role, you’ll support the team by preparing sales presentations, contributing to business cases, conducting market research, tracking sales pipeline activity, and helping with internal documentation.

We’re looking for someone who communicates clearly, enjoys being organized, and is comfortable managing multiple tasks. A good working knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel will help you succeed in this role.

What you will do:

• Support commercial departments by preparing product presentations.
• Perform market analysis and research on the latest industry trends.
• Create quantitative business cases for new opportunities.
• Monitor and update sales funnel based on commercial input.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's or undergraduate degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Technology, or a similar field.
• Highly proficient with PowerPoint and Google Sheets / Excel.
• Familiarity with data analysis.
• Good understanding of the latest marketing trends and techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Multitasking abilities with analytical mindset and consulting approach.
• Reliable and dedicated with clear thinking and strong attention to detail

What’s in It for You

• Paid internship program with hands-on experience in pre-sales and market analysis
• Exposure to real projects and client-facing work
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Opportunity to build practical skills and grow your career
• Collaborative and learning-focused environment

**Please apply with your CV in English

We offer a competitive base salary and benefits, directly dependent on the candidate’s qualifications and skills. The real excitement comes from working closely with a dynamic, smart, agile, and highly motivated team in a competitive and fast-paced environment.

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