About the role#
Tencent Cloud is looking for a Business Development Intern to join our team in Palo Alto. This is a full-time, 12-month program designed for students who want to build a career in the Public Cloud industry. You will work alongside experienced sales professionals to learn our products, understand our target markets, and master core sales techniques.
What you'll do#
- Research markets and gather customer insights in specific industries.
- Find and reach out to new customers using various channels.
- Collect information on customer IT systems and cloud usage to help the sales team identify new opportunities.
- Manage the customer database and keep the sales pipeline organized.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to support outbound campaigns.
- Create sales pitches and help the team qualify prospects.
What you'll need#
- You are a final-year undergraduate or a graduate student.
- You have a clear goal to pursue a sales career in the Public Cloud sector.
- You can commit to a 12-month full-time schedule.
- You are adaptable, bright, and entrepreneurial.
Location & details#
- Location: Palo Alto, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
- We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
About Tencent
Tencent is a technology company founded in 1998 and based in Shenzhen, China. It operates across several sectors including online gaming, social networking, and digital content. The company provides cloud computing, advertising, and financial services to enterprise clients. It currently employs over 89,000 people and maintains a presence in multiple international markets.
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