We are looking for a proactive and creative Business Development & Marketing Intern to support our business growth, partnership development, and marketing initiatives.
This is a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience in both business development and digital marketing while working closely with our team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Business Development & Partnerships
- Identify and research potential clients, corporate partners, universities, and collaboration opportunities.
- Support business outreach, lead generation, and relationship building with prospective partners.
- Assist in preparing business proposals, partnership presentations, and outreach materials.
- Maintain and update prospect databases, track partnership progress, and follow up on potential opportunities.
- Support the planning and execution of business development initiatives, networking events, and partnership activities.
2. Marketing & Content Creation
- Assist in planning and executing marketing campaigns across platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Xiaohongshu (小红书), and WeChat.
- Create and manage engaging content, including social media posts, promotional materials, and marketing copy.
- Support event promotion, community engagement, and digital marketing activities to increase brand awareness and audience reach.
- Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and audience research to identify marketing opportunities.
- Monitor campaign performance and provide insights for improving engagement and conversion.
3. Events & Project Coordination
- Assist in organising career fairs, networking sessions, mentorship programmes, and other professional development events.
- Coordinate with internal teams, external partners, speakers, and participants to ensure smooth project execution.
- Support event logistics, promotional activities, participant communications, and post-event follow-ups.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in engaging external stakeholders.
- Good command of English; proficiency in Mandarin is a strong advantage.
- Interest in both business development and marketing, with a willingness to take on diverse responsibilities.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content creation tools (e.g., Canva) is preferred.
- Proactive, organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as in a team.
- Previous internship, marketing, event planning, or business development experience is an advantage, but not required.
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience in both business development and marketing.
- Opportunities to connect with corporate partners, industry professionals, and university communities.
- Practical exposure to partnership negotiations, digital marketing campaigns, and event management.
- Experience working on real projects with meaningful responsibilities.
- Mentorship and opportunities to develop professional communication, business, and project management skills.
Internship Details
- Work Arrangement: On-site internship in Singapore
- Duration: Minimum 3 months
- Availability: At least 3 working days per week
This position is paid.