BD Intern
Job Summary
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Business Development Intern to join our team and support growth and client acquisition initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience in business development, sales prospecting, market research, and client relationship management. You will work closely with the team to identify potential clients, research market opportunities, and support proposals and presentations.
Responsibilities
- Assist in identifying and researching potential clients and business opportunities.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
- Support the preparation of business proposals, pitch decks, and presentations.
- Coordinate client meetings and maintain sales databases.
Required Skills
- Currently pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related fields
- Strong interest in business development and sales
- Good research, analytical, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in English and Microsoft Office
Job Details
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist the Business Development team in identifying and researching potential clients, industries, and business opportunities.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to support business development strategies and identify potential growth opportunities.
- Assist in prospecting activities, including maintaining prospect databases, identifying key decision-makers, and supporting outreach initiatives.
- Support the preparation of business proposals, pitch decks, company presentations, quotations, and other sales-related materials.
- Assist in coordinating client meetings, preparing meeting materials, and documenting discussion points and follow-up actions.
- Support the team in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of prospects, sales activities, client information, and business development pipelines.
- Collaborate with internal teams to gather relevant information about KCS's services, capabilities, and marketing solutions for business development purposes.
- Assist your superior with administrative, coordination, and other tasks related to business development and client acquisition initiatives.
Requirements:
- Preferably candidates who are currently pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Mass Communication, International Business, Sales, or a related discipline.
- Strong interest in business development, sales, marketing, client acquisition, and commercial activities.
- Good research, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to gather information and identify relevant business opportunities.
- Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Proficiency in English is required, while Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, or other languages will be an added advantage.
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and willing to learn, with a positive attitude towards taking initiative and supporting business development activities.
- Good interpersonal skills with the confidence to communicate professionally with internal teams and, where appropriate, prospective clients.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, presentation tools, and spreadsheets.
- Familiarity with CRM systems or sales prospecting tools will be an advantage.
- Able to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively with the team in a fast-paced working environment.
- Only Malaysian applicant