Sales Intern

Sales Intern JD

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Sales Intern to support our sales team in daily operations, research, and client/vendor coordination. This role is ideal for someone eager to learn how a sales function runs end-to-end and contribute to real business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Sales Team

• Work closely with the Sales Manager and/or Sales Associates to complete assigned tasks and projects.
• Assist in preparing sales presentations, proposals, and basic reports.

Sales Administration & Documentation

• Update sales records, CRM entries, and related documents accurately and on time.
• Help maintain organised digital and physical files for leads, opportunities, and client information.

Vendor & Client Communication

• Communicate with vendors and clients at the managers request via email, phone, or messaging platforms.
• Assist in scheduling meetings, follow-ups, and demos.

Research & Data Collection

• Conduct market and competitor research as guided by the manager.
• Collate and analyse survey data to generate simple insights for the sales team.

Process Improvement

• Help identify potential weaknesses or gaps in sales processes and offer suggestions for improvement.
• Share practical observations from day-to-day work that could enhance team efficiency or customer experience.

Learning & Reporting

• Keep a structured log of tasks performed, skills learned, and key observations.
• Prepare and deliver short presentations to staff and other stakeholders on learning, research findings, or mini-project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field.
• Strong interest in sales, business development, or account management.

Skills & Competencies

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Basic understanding of MS Office/Google Workspace (Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides, Word/Docs).
• Ability to conduct online research and summarize findings clearly.
• Proactive, eager to learn, and comfortable asking questions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team as well as independently with guidance.