2026 Account Manager Intern

Closing Date: Not specified
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Company: Amazon Commercial Services (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd
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Job ID

3126645


Description

Amazon is looking for ambitious students to join as Account Manager Interns in 2026. Interns may be placed in several core Amazon business areas, including:

  • Amazon Retail

  • Amazon Vendor Services

  • Amazon Merchant Services

  • Amazon Advertising

  • Prime Video

  • Prime Now

  • Amazon Fresh

The internship is 12 months, full-time and offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced digital and e-commerce environment.


Key Job Responsibilities

Depending on your assigned business area, you may support:

Retail / Amazon Vendor Services

  • Support Vendor Managers working with Amazon’s key brands

  • Analyze category performance and customer behavior

  • Identify opportunities to improve product selection, pricing, and availability

  • Assist with vendor negotiations and retail operations

Amazon Advertising

  • Work with Account Managers on advertising solutions for clients

  • Learn Amazon’s advertising products and targeting tools

  • Support campaign planning, data analysis, and presentations

  • Contribute to improving advertising products and customer outcomes

Merchant Services

  • Help grow third-party sellers on Amazon

  • Use market data to identify high-potential merchants

  • Analyze seller performance, customer pain points, and improvement opportunities

  • Learn the merchant services and advertising portfolio

Interns collaborate across category, product, and technical teams. You will also learn Amazon’s internal tools and contribute to process improvements that enhance customer experience.


A Day in the Life

As an intern, you will:

  • Be assigned a mentor and begin working on a high-impact project immediately

  • Expand your Amazon network

  • Participate in intern events and development sessions

  • Receive consistent feedback and growth support


About the Team

The internship program provides:

  • Competitive pay

  • Meaningful project deliverables

  • Networking opportunities

  • Learning sessions, leadership talks, and writing workshops

  • Mentorship & career development

Successful interns may be considered for graduate roles after completing their studies.


Basic Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with graduation in 2026 or a recent graduate (within 6 months)

  • Fluent in written and verbal English

  • Available for a full-time, 12-month internship (40 hours/week)


Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications are not required to apply.


Employment Equity & Compliance

Amazon welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and places strong emphasis on diversity, especially for South African citizens from designated groups. Proof of lawful working status in South Africa is required.

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, visit the Amazon accommodations page or contact your recruiting partner.


Job Details

  • Location: Cape Town, South Africa

  • Category: Internships for Students

  • Job Function: Administrative Support

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