Business Development Intern

SHOPLINE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

SHOPLINE, Asia's largest smart commerce platform, is seeking driven candidates to join as a Business Development Trainee in our B2B Management Trainee Program. You will work with the BD team to drive enterprise sales growth and pursue new business opportunities, gaining hands-on experience in B2B sales and client relationship management.

The role offers a 6-month full-time traineeship, collaborative environment to develop sales techniques, strategic thinking, and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at a local university in 2nd or 3rd year.
• Outgoing personality with a strong interest in B2B sales, strategic account management, and business acumen.
• Self-driven, proactive, and adaptable to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English; conversational Mandarin/Chinese is a strong advantage.
• Prior internship experience in B2B, e-commerce, or SaaS industries is highly preferred, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new B2B opportunities to expand SHOPLINE’s enterprise client portfolio.
• Assist in building and nurturing long-term relationships with corporate clients and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute B2B-focused sales strategies and campaigns.
• Conduct in-depth market research and competitor analysis to uncover enterprise growth opportunities.
• Prepare tailored presentations, proposals, and pitch decks for prospective enterprise clients.
• Support the team in preparing for high-stakes negotiations and deal closures, with opportunities to participate in select enterprise-level discussions.
• Compile and analyze B2B sales data to generate actionable reports for senior management.
• Represent SHOPLINE at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to network with potential enterprise clients.

Skills

B2B sales

Strategic account management

Business acumen

Self-driven

Proactive

Fluent in English

Mandarin/Chinese (advantage)

Education

University student (2nd or 3rd year)

Job description

SHOPLINE (https://www.shopline.com/) is Asia's largest smart commerce platform. We're a full-featured Ecommerce SaaS with services including online store opening, O2O solutions, retail POS systems, advertising placement, business strategy consultation, marketing, and more to empower merchants to succeed in omnichannel retailing and cross-border commerce.

About This Role:

We are seeking driven candidates to join SHOPLINE as a Business Development (BD) Trainee in our B2B Management Trainee Program. You will collaborate closely with our BD team to drive enterprise sales growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities. This role offers hands-on experience in B2B sales, client relationship management, and strategic business development.

What We Offer

• A 6-month full-time traineeship to gain practical experience in B2B business development and enterprise sales.
• A supportive and friendly environment to develop advanced sales techniques, strategic thinking, and client management skills.
• Opportunities to network with industry leaders and explore diverse career paths within the B2B sector.

What Are Your Key Responsibilities?

• Identify and pursue new B2B opportunities to expand SHOPLINE’s enterprise client portfolio.
• Assist in building and nurturing long-term relationships with corporate clients and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute B2B-focused sales strategies and campaigns.
• Conduct in-depth market research and competitor analysis to uncover enterprise growth opportunities.
• Prepare tailored presentations, proposals, and pitch decks for prospective enterprise clients.
• Support the team in preparing for high-stakes negotiations and deal closures, with opportunities to participate in select enterprise-level discussions.
• Compile and analyze B2B sales data to generate actionable reports for senior management.
• Represent SHOPLINE at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to network with potential enterprise clients.

What Are The Requirements?

• Currently enrolled at a local university, ideally in the 2nd or 3rd year of studies.
• Outgoing personality with a strong interest in B2B sales, strategic account management, and excellent business acumen.
• Self-driven, proactive, and adaptable to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English; conversational Mandarin/Chinese is a strong advantage.
• Prior internship experience in B2B, e-commerce, or SaaS industries is highly preferred, but not mandatory.