ERC International Recruitment & Executive Search
Job description
INTERNSHIP – BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Company Overview:
ERC International, established in July 2016, has evolved into a dynamic recruitment firm operating in six countries — UAE, Albania, Kosovo, Sri Lanka, India, and Nigeria — serving clients across 18 markets and 30+ industries.
With a team of 35 professionals representing 15 nationalities, ERC has successfully filled over 1000+ job roles and earned accolades, including Tiara awards and ISO certification in 2022.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an intern aiming to build a career in business development for our Colombo, Sri Lanka office.
If you are an undergraduate in the field of business administration, marketing, or a related field, you are welcome to apply for this opportunity.
Our internship will familiarize you with the business development process while exposing you to our day-to-day operations.
Upon completion of the six-month program, future placements within the company will be considered based on performance and business needs.
Person Specifications:
The ideal candidate should possess a strong secondary education with a good command of the English language, both written and verbal.
The ability to work five days a week and two alternate Sundays per month is required.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Conduct market research to identify potential clients (local & international) and industry trends.
• Support the business development/ marketing team in creating proposals and presentations for potential clients.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings with potential clients and partners.
• Maintain and update the client database/ sales funnel with accurate and current information.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of business development reports and analytics.
• Provide administrative support to the business development team, including managing email correspondence and maintaining records.
• Support with ad-hoc tasks as required by the business development team.
Qualifications:
• Final year undergraduates in business administration, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.