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Sales & Client Acquisition Intern

Nexus Grow    Colombo • Internship

ABOUT NEXUS GROW

Nexus Grow is a growing digital marketing and creative agency helping Sri Lankan businesses strengthen their online presence through social media management, content creation, digital campaigns and growth-focused marketing solutions.

We are looking for a confident, persuasive and results-driven Sales & Client Acquisition Intern to identify potential business clients, build professional relationships and convert qualified prospects into Nexus Grow customers.

This remote internship is ideal for someone interested in B2B sales, business development, client acquisition, lead generation and digital marketing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identify and research potential business clients, primarily in and around Colombo
  • Work with leads provided by Nexus Grow and independently source suitable prospects
  • Approach prospects through phone calls, WhatsApp, email and LinkedIn
  • Conduct initial discovery conversations to understand each prospect’s business, marketing needs, budget and readiness
  • Present suitable Nexus Grow social media marketing and digital service solutions
  • Follow up consistently, build client trust and respond professionally to questions or objections
  • Negotiate within approved service terms and help convert qualified prospects into customers
  • Arrange online meetings or pre-approved in-person client meetings around Colombo
  • Maintain accurate records of leads, conversations, follow-ups, meetings and outcomes
  • Coordinate the handover of confirmed clients to the relevant Nexus Grow service team
  • Work towards agreed lead-generation, follow-up, sales and conversion targets
  • Use ethical sales strategies without spam, misleading statements or unauthorized promises

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Currently studying or recently graduated in Business, Marketing, Management, IT or a related field
  • Strong communication, persuasion, negotiation and relationship-building skills
  • Confidence speaking with business owners and decision-makers
  • Good listening skills and the ability to understand client requirements
  • Good English and Sinhala communication skills; Tamil is an advantage
  • Self-motivated, organized and capable of working responsibly in a remote environment
  • Access to a laptop or smartphone with a reliable internet connection
  • Previous experience in sales, lead generation, customer service, telemarketing or business development is an advantage but not essential
  • Applicants must currently be based in Sri Lanka
  • Applicants living in or around Colombo are preferred due to occasional client meetings

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

  • Workplace type: Remote
  • Location: Sri Lanka, with Colombo-area applicants preferred
  • Initial duration: 3 months
  • Possible additional 3-month extension based on performance
  • Candidates must be available for scheduled calls, follow-ups, training and meetings within the Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM business window. This does not mean continuous work or calling throughout the entire day.

COMPENSATION

This is a performance-based internship with no fixed monthly salary.

The intern will receive commission on each eligible deal they successfully close and may qualify for additional target-based compensation.

The exact commission structure, eligibility criteria, targets and payment terms will be discussed during the interview and confirmed in writing before the internship begins.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Practical experience in B2B sales, business development and client acquisition
  • Exposure to real business owners and decision-makers
  • Training on Nexus Grow’s digital marketing services and sales process
  • Guidance for conducting discovery calls, follow-ups, negotiations and client meetings
  • Opportunity to develop communication, negotiation, CRM and deal-closing skills
  • Recommendation letter upon successful completion
  • Possible internship extension based on performance

HOW TO APPLY

Apply through LinkedIn with your updated CV and a short introduction explaining why you are interested in sales, business development and client acquisition.

You may also email your CV and short introduction to:

thenexusgrow@gmail.com

Email subject: Sales Intern Application – [Your Name]

Application deadline: 15 September 2026

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