Sales Assistant Intern

• POSITION IDENTIFICATION
• Department: Sales & Marketing
• Reporting line: Sales and Business Developer Consultant
• Scope of Responsibility (for managerial level and above): None
• Start date: ASAP
• Engagement: 3 to 6 months
• Language: English is professionally necessary, and Vietnamese is mandatory
• Allowance: Negotiable
• Locals & Expats are welcome

Position Summary:

• We're looking for a motivated and proactive Sales Assistant Intern who wants to learn how international B2B business development really works. You'll support our Sales & Marketing team by helping identify new business opportunities, researching potential clients, preparing sales materials, coordinating meetings, and maintaining strong relationships with prospects and partners.
• This internship offers practical exposure to international business, technology consulting, software services, and business events. You'll discover how sales, marketing, networking, and client relationship management work together to create long-term business success.
• You'll never be left on your own. Throughout your internship, you'll be mentored by experienced business development professionals who will help you develop your communication, sales, negotiation, research, and business strategy skills while working with international clients and partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales & Business Development

• Research and identify potential clients across different industries and international markets.
• Build and maintain prospect databases using LinkedIn, company websites, and other online resources.
• Assist in qualifying leads and identifying potential business opportunities.
• Schedule meetings, product demonstrations, and introductory calls with prospective clients.
• Support follow-up communications with prospects via email, LinkedIn, and other communication channels.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales pipeline updates.

Proposal & Business Documentation

• Assist in preparing commercial proposals, quotations, presentations, and company profiles.
• Support the creation of capability statements and business development materials.
• Coordinate internally to gather technical and commercial information required for proposals.
• Organize and maintain sales documentation and client records.

Client & Partner Support

• Support communication with existing clients, partners, and prospects.
• Prepare meeting agendas and take meeting notes.
• Track client requests and follow-up actions.
• Assist in maintaining positive, long-term business relationships.

Marketing & Business Events

• Support networking events, conferences, business forums, webinars, and exhibitions.
• Conduct market, industry, and competitor research.
• Assist with lead generation campaigns and outbound prospecting activities.
• Help prepare reports and business development performance summaries.
• Attend selected business and networking events to gain first-hand experience interacting with international professionals.

Administrative Support

• Update CRM systems and sales reports.
• Coordinate calendars, appointments, and meeting schedules.
• Assist with administrative tasks supporting the Sales & Marketing team.
• Perform additional business development support tasks as assigned.

• REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Final-year university student or recent graduate in Business Administration, Marketing, International Business, Communications, Economics, or a related-field.
• Strong interest in B2B sales, business development, marketing, or customer relationship management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Vietnamese.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience using LinkedIn for research or networking is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of CRM platforms (HubSpot, Salesforce, ClickUp, Zoho, or similar) is a plus.
• Previous internship, university project, student organization, or extracurricular experience related to sales, marketing, customer service, or event organization is an advantage but not required.
• Interest in the technology, software, AI, or digital transformation industry is a strong plus.

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Professionalism & Communication: Demonstrates professional behaviour, excellent interpersonal skills, and represents Serdao positively when interacting with clients, partners, and colleagues.
• Curiosity & Willingness to Learn: Passionate about business development, technology, international markets, networking, and continuous learning.
• Adaptability & Growth Mindset: Welcomes feedback, learns quickly, and continuously improves personal and professional skills.
• Team Collaboration: Works effectively with colleagues across sales, marketing, recruitment, and project teams while contributing positively to the company's culture.
• Organization & Attention to Detail: Manages multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining accuracy in research, documentation, and follow-up activities.
• Initiative & Problem Solving: Takes ownership of assigned responsibilities, identifies opportunities for improvement, and proactively supports the business development process.