Business Development Internship

• Gemma Associates is led by experienced practitioners with a history of placing senior leaders across Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
• The company collaborates with multinational firms in sectors such as FMCG, technology, and others, helping them secure top-tier talent.
• Gemma Associates also partners with startups, recognizing the critical role of leadership in shaping culture, driving vision, and ensuring business success.
• We are committed to delivering exceptional recruitment solutions that meet the unique needs of our diverse clients.

About the Role

• We are a fast-growing, forward-thinking executive search and recruitment firm.
• Led by experienced practitioners, we partner with top-tier organizations across Vietnam and Southeast Asia to connect them with outstanding talent.
• We are looking for an ambitious, highly motivated
• Business Development Intern to join our team, learn the ropes of B2B sales, and assist in expanding our client portfolio.
• Key Responsibilities

New Business Development Support

• Assist the team in proactively researching, identifying, and mapping prospective corporate clients (focusing on HR Directors, C-suite executives, and business leaders). Help execute outreach campaigns via email, LinkedIn, and phone.

Sales Cycle Assistance

• Shadow senior team members throughout the sales cycle to learn how to identify client hiring needs and present consultative solutions. Assist in preparing proposals and necessary documentation.

Client Relationship Management

• Support the team in maintaining robust partnerships with existing clients and help update client information accurately in our CRM system.

Internal Collaboration

• Partner with our Delivery/Recruitment Consulting teams to ensure client requirements are effectively communicated and tracked.

Market Intelligence & Research

• Gather data on industry hiring trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities to assist in refining our sales strategies.

• Requirements
• Education: 3rd or 4th-year university student, or a fresh graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Human Resources, or a related field.

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication and presentation skills. You possess a strong eagerness to learn, a results-driven mindset, and a proactive attitude.

Languages

• Full professional proficiency in English (both written and spoken) is mandatory to engage effectively with our multinational clientele.

Why Join Us? (Benefits)

Financial Rewards

• Monthly internship allowance. Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses/commissions for successful client conversions you support.

Flexible Working Arrangements

• We promote a healthy work-life balance by offering a 50% hybrid work model , allowing you to split your time evenly between remote work and our collaborative office space.

Career Growth

• Receive hands-on coaching and professional development from industry experts. Clear pathway to a full-time Business Development Executive role upon successful completion of the internship.

Valuable Networking

• Gain exposure to top-tier organizations and C-level executives across various industries.