Sales & Business Development Intern

Ristoireristoire.com; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 9,500 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Ristoireristoire.com is seeking a proactive intern to support sales and client management, helping customers find right home solutions and closing deals. You will also gain exposure to marketing campaigns, lead generation, and operational projects while working closely with founders.

The role emphasizes initiative, relationship-building, and learning across sales, marketing, and business growth in a fast-paced SME environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Degree
• Business, Marketing or related disciplines preferred
• Comfortable communicating with customers
• Strong command of written English
• Familiar with social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Facebook
• Able to work in a fast-paced SME environment

Responsibilities

• Responding to customer enquiries via WhatsApp, social media and other channels
• Understanding customer needs and recommending suitable products
• Preparing quotations and following up with leads
• Building rapport with customers and helping to close sales
• Supporting customer service and after-sales communication
• Business development activities and partnership opportunities

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Initiative / ownership

Independent work

Idea generation

Entrepreneurial interest

Education

Diploma or Degree (pursuing or completed)

Tools

Instagram

TikTok

Facebook

Job description

Primary Focus: Sales & Client Management

Your main responsibility will be helping prospective customers find the right solutions for their homes.

This includes:

• Responding to customer enquiries via WhatsApp, social media and other channels

• Understanding customer needs and recommending suitable products

• Preparing quotations and following up with leads

• Building rapport with customers and helping to close sales

• Supporting customer service and after-sales communicationBusiness development activities and partnership opportunities

Secondary Focus: Marketing & Business Growth

You will also gain exposure to:

• Social media content creation (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook)

• Marketing campaigns and lead generation initiatives

• Process improvement and operational projects

• Identifying opportunities to improve customer experience and internal workflows

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is mature, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of tasks.

You may be a good fit if you:

• Enjoy interacting with people and building relationships

• Have strong communication skills

• Learn quickly and execute efficiently

• Are resourceful and comfortable working independently

• Continuously bring ideas to the table instead of waiting for instructions

• Have a strong interest in sales, marketing and entrepreneurship

• Want exposure to the realities of running and growing a business

This role is not suitable for candidates looking for purely administrative work or a routine desk-bound internship. We are looking for someone who is willing to take initiative, engage with customers, and contribute actively to the growth of the business.

We value attitude, initiative and willingness to learn more than prior experience.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Degree

• Business, Marketing or related disciplines preferred

• Comfortable communicating with customers

• Strong command of written English

• Familiar with social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

• Able to work in a fast-paced SME environment

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience with Canva, CapCut or content creation tools

• Sales, retail or customer service experience

• Confidence speaking on camera

• Interest in startups, entrepreneurship or business growth

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on sales and client management experience

• Exposure to business development and marketing strategy

• Experience working directly with founders and decision-makers

• Real-world understanding of how a growing SME operates

• Opportunity to contribute ideas and see them implemented

• Exposure to the home improvement and renovation industry

Internship Details

Duration: 6 Months

Allowance: $1,000/month

Performance Bonus: Available for outstanding performance (to be discussed during onboarding)

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Location: Hybrid Arrangement

• 3 days in office (Kaki Bukit)

• 2 days work from home

Weekend Commitment: Occasional weekend support (approximately 1–2 times per month) may be required for site visits, events or installations. Off-in-lieu will be provided on weekdays.

Potential Full-Time Opportunity

Outstanding interns may be considered for a full-time position upon successful completion of the internship.

If you're someone who enjoys taking initiative, solving problems and wants more than a typical internship experience, we'd love to hear from you.