Business Development Intern

We are recruiting a highly motivated person to support the marketing activities, events organization and communications in the Business Development Unit. Responsibilities: • New membership and sponsorship acquisition (corporate sales in B2B): market research, generate leads, prospecting through cold calls, setting up and attending sales calls and meetings, follow-up and CRM updates, direct sales of membership and sponsorship (for the assigned accounts), building and retaining relationship with existing members and sponsors • Assist in developing and updating all (membership, sponsorship and events) marketing materials (in print and online) • General assistance and organizational support to the BD department • General assistance with SolarPower (phone and visitors): when required Profile: • Motivated to work with tight deadlines and ambitious targets • Passionate about closing deals under pressure and in a high pace environment (experience in corporate sales, customer facing role, B2B environment, membership and sponsorship sales is a plus) • Outstanding communication skills (oral and written) • Able to process large amount of information quickly and take decisions to solve problems • Capable to work effectively in a team and independently when required • Proficient in English • Currently a student or graduating with a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales Management or similar • Proficient in Microsoft Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel (experience with CRM software is an advantage) • Eager to learn about the solar energy sector and B2B business development