Marketing And Business Development Intern

About the role: Our internships offer a fantastic opportunity to build your knowledge, skills and professional network. You’ll get a real insight into our business, as well as valuable experience in a supportive environment working alongside some of the most high-profile people in our sector. Carbon Trust internships are offered on a paid basis and are for a 6 month period. In Asia we have a small, dedicated team ready to take their impact to the next stage, working across the Energy and Manufacturing sectors, along with the sustainable finance sector to support the energy transition. This Internship is intended to provide structured learning and development experience, while giving the Intern the opportunity to contribute to defined marketing, research and business development activities that support the Asia team. The intern will support the local team with pipeline development for new business and will be working alongside the UK marketing team to support the local retention and acquisition marketing plan for Asia. About us: The Carbon Trust is a global climate consultancy driven by the mission to accelerate the move to a decarbonised future. We offer our clients and partners leading edge practical solutions to turn climate ambition into impact. We have been climate pioneers for 25 years, working with leading businesses, governments, philanthropies, and financial institutions to reduce carbon emissions. Main duties and responsibilities: Working with the Head of Asia, to support with analytical tasks to input into the new business strategy for Asia, such as market analysis, competitor analysis, pipeline and proposition development Communicating findings orally and in writing (e.g. presenting back to internal teams, producing PowerPoint slides) Supporting local marketing tasks for the Asia market with a focus on Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines and Indonesia, collaborating with the UK led global marketing team Supporting and co-ordinating social media activity for the Asia market using relevant social media platforms e.g. LinkedIn Working with the team to plan and support both in person and webinar events to generate new business and retain existing clients Maintaining prospect and account mailing lists in Hubspot Supporting the development of proposals and pitch decks as and when required Providing support with the planning, co-ordination and delivery of In-person events Key skills we are looking for: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Fluent spoken and written English (other languages are an advantage) Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships and communicate ideas clearly Ability to work effectively with colleagues in a team environment, resilient and open to receiving feedback Ability to think and work independently, taking the initiative and ‘ownership’ of tasks Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects across a given time period Qualifications and experience: Essential Business, Communications, Media or Environmental related degree (or equivalent) Desirable but not essential Relevant prior work experience Experience of marketing and or sales tools and techniques to retain and develop new business Experience of using Marketing tools to nurture prospects through the full sales cycle Knowledge of climate transition and environmental sustainability Ability to apply AI /digital tools to maximise efficiency and manage repeated tasks / analysis Joining the Carbon Trust offers the opportunity to work alongside leading experts in the low-carbon field, contributing to innovative solutions for a more sustainable future. To apply, please visit our application page and submit your CV and cover letter. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can truly flourish. We’re committed to advancing equal opportunities and we’re dedicated to building a multifaceted, equitable and inclusive culture. If you don’t meet all the requirements but you have the skills and the experience, we would encourage you to apply and tell us why you are the right person for the job, however we can only accept applications from people with the right to work in Singapore. We are not offering sponsorship for this position. The application deadline is Friday 14th August, however, we may close the position early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply early. Due to our hybrid and flexible working policies, some interviews and onboarding processes may be conducted via video conferencing. At the Carbon Trust, we are guided by our core values: integrity, ambition, collaboration, and excellence.