Surge Global is a digital consultancy that leverages marketing, data, and technology to help businesses grow. As Sri Lanka’s leading digital firm, we employ the best content, creative, design, and engineering talent the country has to offer.

Embracing a culture of transparency and equality in the workplace, we’ve built an environment that helps Sri Lanka’s best marketing and creative talent thrive. Our team approaches complex, multivariate challenges with an open mind and a strong willingness to continuously test, learn, and innovate.

With our headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, we support and scale startups to Fortune 500 companies across the United States, Europe, Australia, Middle East, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and Sri Lanka.

We are looking at building a motivated and commercially curious Go to Market/Business Development Internship. The program will be 6 months and the role will provide training and hands-on exposure to business development, lead generation, market research, prospecting and sales support within a fast-paced technology business.

Responsibilities:

• Research target markets, industries and potential clients to identify new business opportunities.
• Identify and qualify potential leads and key decision-makers across potential clients.
• Build and maintain a prospects and lead pipeline, maintaining accurate and up-to-date lead and opportunity information in CRM and sales tools.
• Support outbound outreach through email, LinkedIn and other relevant channels.
• Assist with preparing proposals, presentations, pitch decks and other sales materials.
• Track outreach activities, responses and lead progression.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity and market developments.
• Support the GTM/Business Development team with client meetings, follow-ups and other business development activities.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Engineering and other internal teams to support sales initiatives.

Requirements:

• Strong interest in business development, sales, technology and/or consulting.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Economics, IT or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research, analytical and organisational skills.
• Proactive, curious and eager to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work closely with multiple stakeholders across the business.
• Prior experience with LinkedIn, CRM or sales tools is an advantage but not essential.

What you'll gain:

• Hands-on experience in B2B business development and sales.
• Exposure to international markets, clients and prospects.
• Practical experience in lead generation, prospecting and pipeline management.
• Exposure to technology consulting and digital services.
• Experience supporting proposals, pitches and client acquisition.
• A strong foundation for a future career in Business Development, Sales, Account Management or Commercial Strategy.