Sales And Marketing Intern

Studio Saffron is seeking a motivated and proactive Sales & Marketing Intern to join our dynamic team. This internship offers hands-on experience working closely with our sales and marketing professionals, focusing primarily on lead generation, sales strategy, and brand development. The role involves building and managing a client pipeline while supporting efforts to enhance our online presence. The internship duration ranges from 3 to 6 months, depending on performance.

Key Responsibilities

Sales (Primary Focus):
- Identify and qualify leads within the creative and technology sectors using LinkedIn, events, cold outreach, and referrals.
- Understand prospects’ needs, budgets, and timelines to assess suitability.
- Coordinate and schedule pitches and meetings with company leadership.
- Maintain accurate records of pipeline and deal status in the CRM system.
- Follow up on leads to advance sales opportunities.
- Support the entire sales process from lead generation to deal closure.

Marketing (Secondary Focus):
- Assist in planning and executing marketing campaigns aimed at increasing brand awareness and engagement.
- Create and curate content for various marketing platforms, ensuring alignment with the brand voice.
- Monitor key performance indicators such as engagement rates and website traffic to evaluate campaign effectiveness.
- Stay informed about current marketing trends and best practices.
- Manage content scheduling and publishing according to a content calendar, maintaining consistent messaging across channels.

Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Sales, or a related field.
- Strong familiarity with social media platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Resilience and eagerness to learn sales techniques, including handling rejection.
- Basic understanding of marketing principles and analytics.
- Experience or familiarity with design tools such as Canva or similar software is preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or Google Workspace.
- Basic knowledge of social media management tools (e.g., Buffer, Hootsuite) or CRM platforms is advantageous.
- Understanding of sales fundamentals and lead qualification processes is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Prior experience in sales, lead generation, or business development is beneficial but not mandatory.
- Experience in content creation or social media management is an asset.
- Familiarity with CRM tools or sales pipeline management is advantageous.

Additional Information:
- Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- Internship duration is between 3 to 6 months.
- Monthly stipend ranges from 25,000 to 30,000 PKR, with commission available for settled projects.
- Candidates will be required to complete a short practical assessment as part of the selection process.
- Applicants must be based in Karachi, Pakistan, and comfortable commuting to the office located on Sharah-E-Faisal.
- Conversational proficiency in English is necessary for communication and content creation.

Studio Saffron draws inspiration from the historic Silk Road and aims to become a world-class creative developer known for delivering culturally rich Eastern content to global audiences. Founded by a veteran of Electronic Arts and Ubisoft, and supported by private IT sector investors, the company focuses on blending Eastern cultural elements with cutting-edge digital innovation. Studio Saffron also specializes in contract work, providing unique, culturally infused experiences to partners worldwide.

We foster a collaborative and innovative work environment where team members are encouraged to share ideas and contribute to project success. Interns will benefit from professional development opportunities, a supportive workplace culture, and participation in team-building activities.