Job TitleSales/Business Development Intern
Job DescriptionAbout Signify
Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.
At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.
Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. You light the way.
More about the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Sales Intern to join our dynamic team. The Sales Intern will assist in various stages of the sales funnel, including creating awareness of new offerings, generating leads, and retaining customers. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in sales strategies, market research, and customer service.
You will also get a chance to be part of preparation of response for large Government tenders in terms of compliance documents, tender sheets etc.
You will be working with the Commercial leader for ASEAN and will get to learn the nuances of Sales and Business development
Responsibilities:
- Demand Generation – Prospecting & Generating new leads/opportunities/ tenders; you will be closely collaborating with the Marketing organization on the same
- Get an exposure to sales analytics like pipeline movement, forecasting etc.
- Assist with the preparation and delivery of sales presentations.
- Generating new client leads as well as increasing the number of new customer visits to our Lighting Application Center.
- Prepare and distribute marketing and sales materials such as brochures and presentations.
- Participating in Sales pitches and client meetings.
- Conduct and analyze market research to identify sales opportunities.
- Assist with the development of sales strategies.
- Collaborate with sales staff to monitor sales progress, adapt sales strategies, and track results.
- Attend sales meetings and provide input on potential sales techniques.
- Assist with administrative tasks such as data input, scheduling, and order processing.
- Keeping track of customer information and sales records in C4C.
- Participate in sales events and promotional activities.
Requirements & Skills:
- Good command of English and strong communication skills
- Solid understanding of different sales/BD/marketing techniques.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Everything we’ll do for you
You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 30,000+ people.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce representing 99 nationalities, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.
Come join us, and together we can light the way.
