Sales Marketing Intern

SALES & MARKETING INTERN Department: Sales & Marketing Employment Type: Full-Time Internship About the Role Vebro Polymers Asia is looking for a Sales & Marketing Intern to support our growing business development activities. This is a hands-on commercial internship providing practical experience in B2B sales, lead generation, customer engagement, digital marketing and business development. The intern will work closely with the Sales & Marketing team to identify potential customers, generate new leads, conduct customer follow-ups and support marketing activities. Key Responsibilities Lead Generation & Business Development - Research and identify potential customers, contractors, distributors, consultants and other business prospects. - Conduct online and industry research to identify new companies and market opportunities. - Build and maintain an accurate database of prospects and leads. - Qualify potential leads and support the development of new customer accounts. - Conduct regular prospecting activities to build the sales pipeline. Cold Calling & Customer Follow-Up - Make outbound calls to prospective customers and introduce the company and its products. - Follow up with enquiries and leads generated through calls, social media, websites and other channels. - Maintain regular communication with prospects and update lead status. - Arrange meetings or refer qualified prospects to the Sales & Marketing team. - Record customer interactions and follow-up activities accurately. Social Media & Marketing - Support the company's social media and online marketing activities. - Monitor social media enquiries and identify potential sales opportunities. - Assist with basic marketing content, product information and company updates. - Research industry trends, competitors and potential marketing opportunities. - Support exhibitions, customer meetings and other marketing activities. General Sales & Marketing Support - Assist with market research, presentations, quotations and marketing materials. - Maintain customer and prospect information. - Track sales leads and follow-up activities. - Undertake other Sales & Marketing tasks assigned by the Sales & Marketing Manager / Management. Internship Duration & Schedule - Duration: Minimum 3 months, preferably 4–6 months. - Working Days: Monday to Friday. - Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, including a 1-hour lunch break. - Work Arrangement: Primarily office-based, with occasional customer visits, exhibitions and other sales-related activities. - Start Date: Flexible and subject to the candidate's university / college internship schedule. - Candidates are expected to complete the full agreed internship period and maintain regular attendance. Performance Expectations The intern will be expected to work towards practical objectives such as: - New leads generated. - Qualified prospects identified. - Outbound calls and customer contacts. - Follow-ups completed. - Meetings or enquiries generated. - Social media enquiries and engagement. - Accurate and up-to-date lead records. - Consistent follow-up of prospects. Requirements - Currently pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Sales, Communications, Mass Communication or a related field. - Good communication and interpersonal skills. - Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia, both written and spoken. - Mandarin-speaking ability is an added advantage but not essential to this internship. - Comfortable speaking with new people and making outbound calls. - Basic knowledge of social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. - Good research and internet skills. - Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office. - Able to work independently and as part of a team. - Positive attitude, willingness to learn and good follow-through. - Previous sales experience is an advantage but not essential. Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is: - Confident and comfortable communicating with customers. - Proactive and willing to take initiative. - Organised and able to manage multiple leads and follow-ups. - Interested in sales, marketing and business development. - Professional, reliable and eager to learn. - Comfortable working towards measurable objectives.