Partner Development Management Internship at Microsoft – Driving Growth and Innovation

Are you eager to dive into the world of partnerships and business development within a global tech leader? Microsoft offers an exciting internship opportunity as a Partner Development Management Intern. This role allows you to recruit, onboard, and nurture relationships with Microsoft’s partners while promoting the unique value of partnering with Microsoft over competitors. If you are passionate about project management, business strategy, and technology, this internship is your chance to develop key skills and shape your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Partner Development Management Intern at Microsoft, your main goal will be to foster strong relationships with both new and existing partners. You will be at the forefront of creating strategic plans that align partners with Microsoft’s vision while identifying opportunities for business growth. This internship gives you hands-on experience with partner recruitment, onboarding, and business development.

Your role will involve:

• Leading the creation of strategic visions for smaller or startup partners, understanding their unique business needs, and demonstrating how partnering with Microsoft can drive success.
• Contributing to business design briefings and advising partner leadership on developing high-impact Microsoft Services practices.
• Developing and executing partner business plans that support digital transformation and cloud consumption, aligning short- and long-term goals with Microsoft’s strategic objectives.
• Leveraging internal resources to create Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies and co-selling activities that help achieve sales goals for both Microsoft and its partners.
• Prioritizing and advising partners on how to meet sales, program, and technology requirements, while identifying new opportunities for selling Microsoft products and services.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field, or recently graduated.
• Legally authorized to work in South Africa.
• Fluent in English.

Why Microsoft?

At Microsoft, interns work on meaningful, real-world projects that have a direct impact on the company’s growth. You’ll collaborate with diverse teams across the globe, gaining valuable experience in business development and partner management while contributing to the company’s mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

Through this internship, you’ll be able to explore your passions, develop new skills, and work on cutting-edge technology that shapes industries worldwide. You’ll have the opportunity to build a professional network, refine your business strategy expertise, and contribute to Microsoft’s success.

If you are ready to take on a challenge and help drive innovation and growth through partnerships, this internship is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career with one of the world’s most influential tech companies. Apply today to be a part of the Microsoft team and make a lasting impact!