Staizen Pte. Ltd. – Business Development Intern

Business Development Intern (Six-months, full-time)

About Staizen 

At Staizen, we live and breathe transformation. We support and guide our clients through the toughest and nitty-gritty parts of building, modernizing, and running digital products and platforms. Transformation is not easy and to be the best partners, we challenge ourselves to constantly practice what we preach in the way we do, build and lead. 

The name Staizen is short for “State of Kaizen”, inspired by the Kaizen philosophy of continuous improvement. We are all about getting 1% better every day because sustainable transformation is not about the big bang but manifests in the daily choices that we commit to do every single day. 

What we offer

• Exposure to large-scale digital transformation initiatives across industries such as banking, insurance, and e-commerce.
• Membership in collaborative, cross-functional business and technology communities that encourage learning and growth.
• A remote-first working environment with global teams across Belgium, Luxembourg, France, the Philippines, Singapore, and Cyprus.

The winning recipe

Social Chameleon - Active Listener – Strong Communicator - Organizational Skills - Team Player - Results Orientated

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain targeted lead pipelines across APAC through market research, sales intelligence tools, and industry analysis.
• Execute multi-channel outreach (cold calling, email, LinkedIn) to generate and qualify new business opportunities.
• Manage and nurture leads through CRM platforms, ensuring accurate tracking and pipeline progression.
• Design and run data-driven prospecting campaigns, incorporating Generative AI to improve response and conversion rates.
• Assist in preparing client proposals, presentations, and sales collateral.
• Support recruitment efforts by participating in candidate interviews, and onboarding activities.
• Represent the company at industry events and client meetings, supporting relationship building and brand positioning.
• Actively participate in the business community and contribute to ongoingprocess improvement.

What you’ll learn

• How to research markets and identify commercial opportunities for digital transformation.
• Practical lead generation and prospecting techniques used by real consulting and technology sales teams.
• Professional outreach skills, including LinkedIn engagement, cold calling, and introductory client conversations.
• How CRM systems are used to manage sales pipelines, track opportunities, and support forecasting.
• How to build effective value propositions and tailor messages for senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Basics of commercial proposal creation, pricing considerations, and sales presentations.
• How consulting teams collaborate internally to deliver client solutions using tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Exposure to recruitment and talent assessment processes within a technology consultancy.
• Insight into how consulting firms build trust, manage client relationships, and grow long-term partnerships.

Requirements

• Available for a minimum 6-month full-time internship and currently studying in a Singapore university.
• Naturally curious and commercially-minded, with the ability to tailor communication based on who you are engaging and why.
• Strong listening skills with an interest in understanding client needs and supporting relationships throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Keen to explore and apply innovative technologies, digital tools, and modern ways of working.
• Confident and professional communicator, comfortable engaging with a variety of stakeholders.
• Fluent in English, with the ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural team environment.
• Proactive, dynamic individual with an interest in IT, digital platforms, and digital transformation.
• Previous internship or exposure to business, technology, or consulting environments is a plus, but not required.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience within a dynamic and experienced Business Development team.
• Learn how the IT, digital transformation, and consulting markets operate in real client environments.
• Build and manage your own lead portfolio, with exposure to the full sales lifecycle.
• Receive mentorship and practical coaching from senior team members.
• Opportunity for long-term employment or extended collaboration following successful completion of the internship.

So, what do you think?

Are you ready to drive impact and grow with us?

We’re looking for forward thinkers who thrive in an international environment. We have openings across our various communities - Frontend, Backend, DevOps, UX/UI, Quality Assurance, Data & Analytics, and Engineering Management. We can’t wait to meet you, drop us a message, and let’s chat!