Sales Business Development Intern
Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and motivated Sales & Business Development Intern to join our dynamic team. You will gain hands-on experience in lead generation, client engagement, and the media advertising industry. This role focuses on helping businesses grow through effective outreach, proposal development, and relationship management.
Responsibilities
- Identify and qualify new business opportunities
- Assist in managing the sales pipeline
- Conduct client needs analysis
- Prepare sales proposals and presentations
- Maintain CRM records and track sales performance
Required Skills
- Strong verbal communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia
- Business, Marketing, or Mass Communications background
- Proactive and resilient mindset
- Organization and attention to detail
- Proficiency in client outreach and relationship building
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Lead Generation: Proactively identify and qualify new business opportunities through cold-calling outreach, networking, and online research.
- Pipeline Support: Assist in building and managing a healthy sales pipeline — because strong deals start with strong tracking.
- Client Discovery: Conduct basic needs analysis to understand potential clients’ business goals and marketing challenges.
- Proposal Development: Support the preparation of proposals, quotations, and sales presentations tailored to client requirements.
- Follow-Ups & Relationship Building: Maintain consistent communication with prospects and help nurture relationships from first contact to closing stage.
- CRM Management: Keep sales records organized and up-to-date in the CRM system to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
- Target Support: Work alongside the team to contribute towards monthly sales goals and revenue growth.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner closely with the Brand Solutions team to ensure smooth handover, proposal alignment, and successful campaign execution.
Requirements:
- A university student pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Mass Communications, or related field.
- Someone who is confident speaking to people and isn’t afraid to start conversations.
- Naturally curious, commercially minded, and eager to understand how businesses grow.
- Strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia (Mandarin is a bonus!).
- Organized and detail-oriented — you understand that good sales is also about good follow-up.
- Proactive, resilient, and comfortable stepping outside your comfort zone.
- Hungry to learn real-world sales skills that go beyond textbooks.
- Able to commit to a minimum 3-month internship (full-time) at Kota Damansara.