About this role
Job title: Graduate Sales Intern
Overview
Job Title Graduate Sales Intern Department Sales and Marketing Reports To Sales Manager Employment Type Internship Duration 3–6 months (renewable based on performance)
- Job Purpose The Graduate Sales Intern will support the sales and marketing team in identifying potential customers, promoting company products and services, generating leads, and maintaining positive customer relationships. The role provides practical experience in sales operations, customer engagement, market research, and business development.
Job Title The Graduate Sales Intern
Job Description 2. Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Identify and research potential customers and business opportunities.
- Generate sales leads through calls, emails, social media, and field visits.
- Assist in promoting and selling company products and services.
- Engage prospective and existing customers to understand their needs.
- Follow up on sales inquiries, quotations, and prospective clients.
- Support the preparation of sales proposals, quotations, and presentations.
- Maintain accurate customer information and sales records.
- Assist in achieving departmental sales targets.
- Conduct market research and monitor competitor activities.
- Participate in sales meetings, campaigns, and promotional activities.
- Prepare weekly and monthly sales activity reports.
- Provide excellent customer service and handle customer inquiries professionally.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Sales and Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, or a related field.
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Relevant sales or customer service experience is an added advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
- Sales Capabilities: Persuasive negotiation, presentation, and strong customer service skills.
- Work Ethic: Ability to work independently and within a team under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Organization: Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Mindset: Willingness to learn, take initiative, and a results-oriented focus on sales and business development.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) The Graduate Sales Intern will be evaluated based on:
- Number of new leads generated.
- Number of customer engagements and follow-ups completed.
- Conversion rate of leads into actual sales.
- Achievement of assigned sales targets.
- Customer satisfaction and relationship management quality.
- Accuracy and timeliness of sales reports.
- Level of participation in sales and marketing activities.
Personal Attributes
- Self-motivated and ambitious
- Confident and outgoing
- Honest and professional
- Resilient and willing to learn from rejection
- Proactive and innovative
- Passionate about sales and business growth
Expected Deliverables By the end of the internship, the graduate should be able to:
- Demonstrate effective selling techniques.
- Generate and manage a sales pipeline.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Conduct market research and identify sales opportunities.
- Prepare professional sales reports.
- Contribute meaningfully to the company's revenue growth.