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Business Development & Operations Intern

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About Sunway XFarms:

Sunway XFarms is an innovative agrifood company committed to reshaping how urban communities grow, consume, and connect with food. Our roots in urban farming have driven us to become a leader in sustainable agriculture, producing fresh, pesticide-free crops in the heart of cities. Expanding our mission, we now champion wellness food and beverages, harnessing the nutritional power of our farm-grown superfood ingredients to build healthier communities.

We are looking for a Business Development & Operations Intern who will be working on identifying new markets, acquiring new B2B sales leads and sales operations 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:

  • Assist with driving growth and developing strategic plans and strategies in areas such as business development, sales, partnerships & client retention
  • Assist with lead generation and acquisition of a wide array of B2B clients for Workshops, Wellness and Merchandise accounts.
  • 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 with social media content creation
  • 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
  • Strong entrepreneurial mindset & problem solving
  • Detailed-oriented
  • Able to work independently as well as a team player
  • Resourceful and strong analytical skills
  • Determined and has a “go-getter” mentality
  • Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
  • Background in CRM, sales, and business development would be preferred
  • Currently pursuing a 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