About the Role
What You’ll Do:
• Onboard Surplus Assets: Identify and list surplus items, making them market-ready for potential buyers.
• Build Relationships: Communicate directly with buyers and assist with enquiries and site inspections, guiding them through the purchasing process.
• Negotiate Deals and Close Sales: Support negotiations and manage deal flow from initial conversations to final agreements, with coaching from our CCO to boost your confidence.
• Gather Market Insights: Collect valuable insights and industry trends to help refine our strategy.
• Collaborate with Our Team: Contribute to SurplusLoop’s mission of building a sustainable, circular economy in B2B alongside a dedicated team.
What’s in It for You?
• Experience a VC-Backed Startup: Gain firsthand experience in an early-stage, venture-capital-backed company and learn how to scale a startup from the ground up.
• Learn from Seasoned Leaders: Work alongside founders with extensive experience from AirAsia, Nike, iProperty, and other major companies across Asia, accelerating your learning.
• Hands-On Exposure: Dive into B2B sales, relationship management, and business growth in a dynamic startup environment.
• Skill Development: Hone negotiation, communication, and strategic thinking skills that will set you up for future success.
Requirements
Degree or diploma in Mass Comm / Business / Social Science
This job is great for interns who would like to learn
Proficiency in English and either Malay or Chinese.
Key Qualities:
Growth Mindset: Eager to learn, reflect, adapt, and embrace new challenges.
Strong Communicator: Confident in conveying information clearly.
Action-Driven Attitude: Resourceful and creative problem-solver with a proactive approach.
Organized and Reliable: Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks from start to finish.
About the Company
SurplusLoop Sdn Bhd
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
SurplusLoop is seeking a motivated Business Development Intern to help grow our platform by connecting surplus assets from corporations to SME buyers. In this hands-on role, you'll build strong relationships with both sellers and buyers, ensuring valuable assets find new homes while contributing to a circular B2B economy.
Or, send us your CV/Resume at support@effortsly.com