Established in 2015, The Global Citizen education group is a member of the United Nations Global Compact, whose vision is to inspire and empower the next generation of global citizens by equipping them with the soft skills to create a better tomorrow. The group presently comprises of four education enterprises that provide consultancy and training services ranging from debate, Model United Nations, global citizenship education and more.
Based in Singapore, The Global Citizen has branch offices in Vietnam and China, and operations in a handful of Southeast Asian countries, where we work with students, schools, like-minded businesses, non-profit organizations and government affiliated agencies.
SALES INTERN
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Start Date: May 2019
Category: Freelance, with Paid Travel Opportunities, and Sales Commission
Location: Singapore
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POSITION OVERVIEW
The internship position is a freelance position offered at The Global Citizen education group, which functions as the parent company for several subsidiaries and joint-venture companies.
The position should ideally commence in May and last till July 2019 (inclusive). Applicants may request for minor changes to be made in their start or end date, with the opportunity to extend.
He or she will be focused on the execution of the company’s sales strategy with a view of increasing sales and revenue.
The position is based in Singapore, although some travel can be expected in the event that a business partner is situated abroad.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the development and implementation of a sustainable growth strategy that balances financial gain with community-oriented opportunities
- Prepare materials and analyze data that will support the company’s revenue-driven goals
- Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
- Assist in the general and follow-up of potential sales leads
- Arrange business meetings with prospective clients, and/or partners
- Other tasks assigned by senior Staff
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum GCE A’ level or Polytechnic Diploma, university applicants are highly encouraged to apply
- Preferably previous experience with fundraising, case competitions, pitching (creation of pitch decks as well), consulting and/or sales generation
- Proficiency in MS Office, CRM software
- A strong grasp of the education market is also preferred
- Strong writing, editing and oral communication in English and at least one other language, with a preference for Mandarin, Vietnamese or Thai
- Strong sales and negotiation techniques, customer service background preferred
- Ability to keep track of and manage multiple client relationships constantly
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Persuasive communicator, who is confident of working with potential clients, partners and investors
- Resourceful, possesses excellent problem-solving and research skills, with ability to identify possible partners and key decision-makers
- Comfortable with interacting with new and existing clients and partners regularly, making calls and other forms of outreach
- Independent task-driven learner who is comfortable working under pressure and while multi-tasking
- A team player and leader who is proactive and takes initiative
- Able to handle changing environments as well as situations involving different cultures, languages and working styles,
- Well organized with close attention to detail and implementation
- Thrives in a multi-faceted, fast-paced and challenging environment
- Confidence to travel and work online even while on travelling
BENEFITS
- Competitive sales commission (the precise fee structure will be disclosed upon application)
- Where relevant, sales bonuses will apply
- In addition the stipend, interns who travel on behalf of the company will have their flights, accommodation, visa application (if required) and travel insurance covered for
- Reference letters on the condition of good performance
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