Sales Intern – Trade Marketing

About the role

JTI Ethiopia, part of Japan Tobacco International, is looking for an energetic and detail-oriented Sales Intern to support its commercial team in sales operations, market execution, field visibility activities and reporting. The role suits fresh graduates wanting hands-on experience in sales and trade operations. It is a 12-month paid internship based in Addis Ababa, reporting to the NW&D Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Support daily sales operations and trade execution activities.
• Assist with market visits to check product availability and visibility in retail outlets.
• Collect, organize and update sales-related data from the field.
• Prepare and update sales reports and dashboards for internal use.
• Support the coordination and monitoring of trade initiatives and market programs.
• Assist the sales team with operational tasks, documentation and planning.

Required profile

• Fresh graduate in Business, Marketing, Economics, Management or a related field.
• Only 2025/2026 fresh graduates are eligible; others should not apply.
• Fluency in English, spoken and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills, willingness to learn from field operations, teamwork and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Required skills

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

What we offer

• Exposure to trade marketing, sales operations and route-to-market execution.
• Hands-on experience in field activities, sales reporting and data analysis.
• Mentorship from experienced sales professionals and structured training.
• Monthly income and experience working in an international organization.