Sales Intern – Economics & Statistics

Organization Overview:

Indepth Research Institute (IRES) is a global corporate training and professional services firm dedicated to enhancing the productivity, performance, sustainability, and overall success of people, businesses, and organizations worldwide. We do this through our five lines of services: Data Analytics, Social and Market Research, Corporate Training and Development, Management and Business Advisory, and Digital Innovation.

Job Summary

We are seeking dynamic and results-oriented Sales Interns with a strong background in Economics, Statistics, or related fields to promote and sell our suite of solutions. These include Training & Capacity Development, Data Solutions Excellence, Research & Insights Leadership, Technology & Innovation Enablers, and Organizational Growth & Sustainability Solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in solution-based selling, with the ability to understand client needs, present tailored offerings, and build long-term business relationships across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and pursue business opportunities across corporates, NGOs, government, and development sectors.
• Develop and present proposals that clearly communicate the value and ROI of our training, data, and organizational growth solutions.
• Engage with client decision-makers (policy makers, executives, managers, and technical teams) to position solutions effectively.
• Support clients in understanding how research, data-driven insights, and innovation can improve their organizational performance.
• Achieve assigned sales targets and contribute to overall business growth.
• Collaborate with product, research, and technical teams to align client needs with organizational capabilities.
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline and provide accurate forecasts and performance reports.
• Represent the organization in conferences, workshops, and stakeholder engagement forums.
• Ensure smooth handover to delivery teams and maintain high levels of client satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Econometrics, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in sales, business development, or client engagement, preferably in consulting, training, research, or data services.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to translate data into business value propositions.
• Knowledge of applied economics, statistical modelling, or data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proven track record in B2B or solution-based selling.
• Familiarity with CRM tools, data visualization software, or statistical packages (SPSS, Stata, R, or Python) is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to engage senior decision-makers across organizations.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and MS Office Suite.
• Self-motivated, target-oriented, and able to work independently as well as in a team.

Key Competencies

• Strong business and economic acumen.
• Ability to simplify complex data/statistical concepts into client-focused benefits.
• Consultative selling and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent relationship management and networking skills.
• Target-driven, proactive, and resilient.