ICT Channel Development Intern

Maxis; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxis is seeking an ICT Channel Development Intern to support the growth of the Partner ecosystem. You will reach out to prospective ICT partners, qualify opportunities, coordinate meetings for Channel Managers, and maintain recruitment records.

Ideal candidates are proactive, comfortable communicating with business stakeholders, and keen on ICT solutions, sales and business development. This internship lasts a minimum of 3 months and offers hands-on experience in a dynamic telco environment in

Qualifications

• Strong communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Proactive and confident in outreach involving business stakeholders.
• Research and analytical skills to identify opportunities and qualify partners.
• Organizational skills to manage follow-ups and records effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound calls and email outreach to prospective ICT partners to introduce Maxis Business ICT collaboration opportunities.
• Identify key decision-makers, qualify partner interest, and arrange meetings with ICT Channel Managers.
• Research potential ICT partners, business profiles, and market opportunities to support partner recruitment activities.
• Identify and screen opportunities across mobile, connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity, and managed services.
• Maintain accurate partner contact records, call outcomes, engagement status, and follow-up activities in the recruitment tracker.
• Coordinate partner meetings and appointments through Microsoft Bookings, Outlook, and Teams.
• Track appointment conversion, follow-up activities, and potential business opportunities, ensuring data accuracy and timely reporting.
• Prepare daily and weekly activity reports to support pipeline visibility and performance monitoring.

Skills

Communication skills

English & Bahasa Malaysia

Outbound calling

Research & analytics

Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Are you ready to get ahead in your career? We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements. We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others. Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world. To realise our vision to become Malaysia’s leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why does this job exist and why is it critical? The ICT Channel Development Intern will support the growth of the Maxis Business ICT Partner ecosystem through partner outreach, lead qualification, appointment coordination, and pipeline management. This role involves engaging prospective ICT partners, identifying business opportunities, scheduling meetings for Channel Managers, and maintaining accurate recruitment and engagement records. The ideal candidate is proactive, confident in communicating with business stakeholders, and interested in ICT solutions, sales, and business development.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct outbound calls and email outreach to prospective ICT partners to introduce Maxis Business ICT collaboration opportunities.
• Identify key decision-makers, qualify partner interest, and arrange meetings with ICT Channel Managers.
• Research potential ICT partners, business profiles, and market opportunities to support partner recruitment activities.
• Identify and screen opportunities across mobile, connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity, and managed services.
• Maintain accurate partner contact records, call outcomes, engagement status, and follow-up activities in the recruitment tracker.
• Coordinate partner meetings and appointments through Microsoft Bookings, Outlook, and Teams.
• Track appointment conversion, follow-up activities, and potential business opportunities, ensuring data accuracy and timely reporting.
• Prepare daily and weekly activity reports to support pipeline visibility and performance monitoring.

Requirements:

• Strong Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage.
• Confident Communicator: Comfortable conducting outbound calls and engaging professionally with business contacts.
• Research & Analytical Skills: Able to research companies, identify opportunities, and qualify potential partners.
• Organizational Skills: Able to manage multiple follow-ups, appointments, and records effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Familiar with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other productivity tools.
• Self-Motivated & Proactive: Demonstrates initiative, willingness to learn, and interest in business development and ICT solutions.
• Team Player: Works effectively with Channel Managers and stakeholders to support recruitment goals.
• Education Qualification: Currently pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.

Duration of Programme - Minimum 3 months internship

Maxis values diverse voices & people. We hire and reward our employees based on capability & performance — regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, education, religion, nationality or physical ability.

Tomorrow Begins Today We are the leading integrated telco in Malaysia, connecting people and businesses to a world of possibilities. Tomorrow Begins Today, as we make aspiration achievable today with reliable connectivity and simple experiences. We deeply believe that the key element to our success has always been our people. Visit our careers page to learn more about #LifeAtMaxis. #SimplyMaxis Culture To realise our shared vision to be the leading integrated telco in Malaysia, we have embedded the language of commitment, performance, and possibilities to embody our culture values. Our #SimplyMaxis culture encompasses four values which are ‘Keep It Simple’, ‘Focus On Real Customer Needs’, ‘Go For Gold’, and ‘Celebrate Winning Together’. Watch these videos and hear from our people who live and breathe our #SimplyMaxis culture.