Merchantry Global – Sales & Business Development Intern

MG is a young, dynamic and fast-moving company; the ideal fit would be a candidate who is ambitious and keen to have genuine influence – helping to shape the growth of the business’s future.

• Generate leads and efficiently keeping in regular contact with existing clients
• Understand and keep up-to-date with constant developments in the market
• Identify areas for expansion and development
• Develop targeted short-term and long-term new business strategies
• Create weekly/monthly forecasts on revenue/target management and end of month reports on revenue and market performance
• Deliver against these targets to ensure revenue expectations are met
• Working closely with the teams to develop bespoke campaigns to relevant prospects
• Provide inputs for sales and marketing collaterals – how the business positions itself for various audiences
• Assist in the development of business strategies by using data and statistical analysis to identify high potential clients and brands.
• Identify trends and market opportunities outside the mainstream C2C market

Requirements:

• Minimum 1-2 year experience within Business Development, New Business, Sales or Account Management role
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent time management, an individual who thrives on working autonomously
• The ideal candidate needs to be determined, outgoing, positive, articulate and diplomatic
• You will also need to be intrinsically motivated, performance-driven and results-oriented
• Creative and innovative approach to problem solving
• Positive, team-player, and energetic attitude
• Work well in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical and comfortable with data, Photoshop and video editing skills will be advantageous
• Relevant experience in e-commerce is a plus
• Knowledge of local fashion and/or lifestyle industries will be a plus