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About Sunway XFarms:
Sunway XFarms is a company that grows fresh, safe and nutritious produce in sustainable smart farms near you. We build decentralized farms in urban spaces, growing crops with the support of smart IoT & precision farming tech, less resources & zero pesticides. Our ambition is to scale our urban farming initiatives, collaborating with ecosystem partners to improve Malaysia’s food safety and security.
We are looking for a Business Development Intern who will be working on identifying new markets and acquiring new B2B sales leads for Sunway XFarms. This role offers hands-on experience in business development, events & corporate workshops planning and executions, providing valuable exposure to various aspects of the industry. You will be working with an experienced startup-minded team and directly under both the Business Development & Marketing team of Sunway XFarms. The best of both worlds – you will be part of a successful conglomerate entity, while enjoying the perks and adrenaline of being in a startup environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for leading growth and developing strategic plans and strategies in areas such as business development, sales, partnerships & customer retention
- Take charge of lead generation and acquisition of B2B clients (including F&Bs and corporate clients)
- Manage relationships with B2B clients by providing professional and excellent customer service
- Support strategic and daily business which includes expanding the business in current markets as well as developing new markets
- Take charge of events and corporate/community workshop planning and execution
- Assist the team in terms of running the day-to-day operations, including reporting, performance tracking etc
- Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and network & attend important industry events
- Any ad-hoc activities as and when assigned
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Resourceful and strong analytical skills
- Keen interest in both start-up and corporate world
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset
- Determined and has a “go-getter” mentality
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Background in CRM, sales, and business development would be an added advantage
- Familiar with food, menu, and cooking ingredients would be an added advantage
- Fresh graduates/Currently pursuing a diploma/degree in Business, Mass Communications, Entrepreneurship Events, or similar subjects (not compulsory but passion for sales and business development is what is needed)
- Possess a car and willing to travel around
Duration: 3-6 months (an opportunity to be converted to full-time based on performance).