Ristoire – Sales & Marketing Development Representative Intern

Ristoire is a fast-growing home improvement company specialising in Window Mesh, Curtains, Blinds and Door Seal solutions for homeowners across Singapore.

What started as a window mesh business has grown into a broader mission: helping homeowners create safer, more comfortable and better-designed living spaces.

As a growing SME, we move quickly, experiment often and value initiative. Interns at Ristoire are given real responsibilities and the opportunity to contribute directly to the business. If you're looking for an internship where you can gain meaningful exposure to sales, marketing and business operations, you'll fit right in.

Primary Focus: Sales & Client Management

Your main responsibility will be helping prospective customers find the right solutions for their homes.

This includes:

Responding to customer enquiries via WhatsApp, social media and other channels

Understanding customer needs and recommending suitable products

Preparing quotations and following up with leads

Building rapport with customers and helping to close sales

Supporting customer service and after-sales communication Business development activities and partnership opportunities

Secondary Focus: Marketing & Business Growth

You will also gain exposure to:

Social media content creation (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook)

Marketing campaigns and lead generation initiatives

Process improvement and operational projects

Identifying opportunities to improve customer experience and internal workflows

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is mature, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of tasks.

You may be a good fit if you:

Enjoy interacting with people and building relationships

Have strong communication skills

Learn quickly and execute efficiently

Are resourceful and comfortable working independently

Continuously bring ideas to the table instead of waiting for instructions

Have a strong interest in sales, marketing and entrepreneurship

Want exposure to the realities of running and growing a business

This role is not suitable for candidates looking for purely administrative work or a routine desk-bound internship. We are looking for someone who is willing to take initiative, engage with customers, and contribute actively to the growth of the business.

We value attitude, initiative and willingness to learn more than prior experience.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Degree

Business, Marketing or related disciplines preferred

Comfortable communicating with customers

Strong command of written English

Familiar with social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

Able to work in a fast-paced SME environment

Bonus Points If You Have

Experience with Canva, CapCut or content creation tools

Sales, retail or customer service experience

Confidence speaking on camera

Interest in startups, entrepreneurship or business growth

What You'll Gain

Hands-on sales and client management experience

Exposure to business development and marketing strategy

Experience working directly with founders and decision-makers

Real-world understanding of how a growing SME operates

Opportunity to contribute ideas and see them implemented

Exposure to the home improvement and renovation industry

Internship Details

Duration: 6 Months

Allowance: $1,000/month

Performance Bonus: Available for outstanding performance (to be discussed during onboarding)

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Location: Hybrid Arrangement

3 days in office (Kaki Bukit)

2 days work from home

Weekend Commitment: Occasional weekend support (approximately 1–2 times per month) may be required for site visits, events or installations. Off-in-lieu will be provided on weekdays.

Potential Full-Time Opportunity

Outstanding interns may be considered for a full-time position upon successful completion of the internship.

If you're someone who enjoys taking initiative, solving problems and wants more than a typical internship experience, we'd love to hear from you.