Sales Intern: Supplier & Business Development

Sales Intern: Supplier & Business Development

Department: Sales
Reporting To: Assigned Senior Colleague
Location: Peshawar Road, Rawalpindi
Employment Type: Paid Internship
Duration: 6 Months
Office Timing: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

How to Apply: Send your updated CV to kiran.hr@setlimed.net

Position Overview

The Sales Intern: Supplier & Business Development will support the Sales team in managing supplier relationships and driving outbound business development activities. This role is ideal for individuals who are interested in a commercial career within freight forwarding and supply chain logistics. The intern will gain direct exposure to vendor coordination, outbound sales, internal pricing support, and new business prospecting, building a strong foundation for a future role within the Sales department.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with suppliers, freight carriers, and vendors to gather rates, service updates, and transit time information.
• Assist in maintaining and updating the supplier rate database for air, sea, and road freight lanes.
• Support the team in outbound sales activities including lead research, prospect identification, and initial client outreach.
• Assist in the preparation of internal pricing comparisons and cost analysis for business development opportunities.
• Conduct market research to identify new trade lanes, emerging customer segments, and competitor activities.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier communications, rate negotiations, and business development activities in the CRM system.
• Assist with drafting proposals, capability presentations, and introductory communications for new business prospects.
• Support Senior Agents and the Team Leader in executing the company's business development strategy.
• Participate in supplier meetings, vendor calls, and sales training sessions.
• Perform any other task or duty as assigned by the direct line manager.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Recent university graduate (preferably in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, or a related field).
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Urdu, both written and verbal.
• Interest in freight forwarding, logistics, and international trade.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated with a commercial mindset and willingness to engage in outbound sales activities.
• No prior experience required; fresh graduates and final-year students are encouraged to apply.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the candidate will have gained:

• Practical knowledge of supplier management and freight rate negotiation processes.
• Exposure to outbound sales methodologies, lead generation, and business development techniques.
• Understanding of the freight forwarding industry including air, sea, road, and customs services.
• Experience with CRM tools and commercial documentation.
• The skills and knowledge needed to progress into a Junior Sales Agent or Business Development role.

Internship Structure

• Month 1–2: Orientation, training on freight services and supplier ecosystem, shadowing Senior Sales Agents, and learning outbound sales processes.
• Month 3–4: Active participation in supplier coordination, lead research, and assisting with pricing and business development tasks under supervision.
• Month 5–6: Independent contribution to business development activities, performance review, and evaluation for potential full-time placement.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your Qulification and CGPA/Percentage?
• What is your current Location?
• Are you available for onsite interview( at Rawalpindi)?
• Kindly provide the name of your university along with the campus from where you completed your most recent degree?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Location:

• Rawalpindi Gpo (Required)

Work Location: In person