Business Development Intern

Oxford Economics is a leading research and consultancy firm with a strong reputation for delivering cutting-edge economic insights and consultancy services. As one of the fastest-growing organizations in its sector, achieving over 20% annual growth for the past decade, we are now looking to expand our dynamic team with a Business Development Intern. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in business development, strategy, and client relationship management while contributing to our continued success.

The primary focus of this internship is to support the growth of our subscription business across the APAC region. Reporting to the Associate Director of Business Development for APAC Asset Management and Real Estate, you will support the growth of Oxford Economics subscription services. The role involves conducting outbound lead generation, maintaining CRM systems, assisting with sales processes, and contributing to marketing initiatives.
- You will work closely with internal teams, to manage new business and client engagement and support business growth initiatives.Key Responsibilities

**Sales and Lead Generation**
- Support the development and execution of a market research plan, finding previously unidentified prospects.
- Compile lists of leads and delegate them to the Business Development team.
- Identify key prospects, including companies, individuals, and teams.
- Track key people moves, current news and market publications.
- Support coordination and outreach campaigns.

**CRM Management and Analysis**
- Maintain and update the Salesforce CRM system, including data entry, cross-checking, and setting up trial notifications.
- Ensure accurate contact details for new leads and prospects and build comprehensive lead lists.
- Generate reports and develop tools to monitor and evaluate sales and marketing efforts.
- Campaign planning, drafting and preparation of the multi touchpoints (to be validated/sent by responsible BD)

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise**Required**
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Self-starter with a strong drive to set and achieve ambitious goals.
- Eye for detail and accuracy.

**Desired**
- Background in business, management, or marketing (seeking Bachelor’s or Master’s level).
- Interest in a career in sales, marketing, or other commercial roles.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Effective problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.

**Internship Details**
- **Start Date**: Flexible
- **Duration**: 6 months
- **Remuneration**: Competitive stipend with the potential for full-time employment upon completion.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
- Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws._

About Oxford Economics
- Oxford Economics was founded in 1981 as a commercial venture with Oxford University’s business college to provide economic forecasting and modelling to UK companies and financial institutions expanding abroad. Since then, we have become one of the world’s foremost independent global advisory firms, providing reports, forecasts and analytical tools on more than 200 countries, 250 industrial sectors, and 7,000 cities and regions. Our best-of-class global economic and industry models and analytical tools give us an unparalleled ability to forecast external market trends and assess their economic, social and business impact.

Headquartered in Oxford, England, with regional centres in London, New York, and Singapore, Oxford Economics has offices across the globe in more than 15 cities. We employ more than 400 professional economists, industry experts and business editors—one of the largest teams of macroeconomists and thought leadership specialists. Our global team is highly skilled in a full range of research techniques and thought leadership capabilities, from econometric modelling, scenario framing, and economic impact analysis to market surveys, case studies, expert panels, and web analytics.

**Department**

APAC Sales

**Employment Type**

Internship

**Location**

Singapore

**Workplace type**

Hybrid