Meet the Intern! (Shamsuddin)



Name: Shamsuddin Yusuf

Currently studying:  Bachelor Degree in International Business & Marketing


Why WB?

I am interested in learning new things which will provide me a better job in near future. It is a place where you don’t only get experience but as a international student in Malaysia you get to know how they are welcoming to the diverse culture. Yet you felt home but far away from home.

 

Which area is your internship focused on?

Sales and marketing

 

What are your responsibilities?

  • Discover and approach popular shopping mall-based merchant brands (both established and upcoming) to feature attractive promotional offers exclusively to our corporate clients’ customer base via Mobile App / Printed Coupons / Credit Cards. Offers can be from F&B, Retail, Entertainment, Health and Beauty etc depending on client requirements.
  • Research on contact details of appropriate person in charge of Marketing, Advertising and Promotion (A&P) and approach to secure promotional offers via Email / Phone / WhatsApp / Facebook messaging. Face-to-face meetings and Travel is optional unless necessary.
  • Benchmark past and existing offers featured by merchant and negotiate for best offers in a persuasive and tactful manner. Maintain good relationship and service at all time.
  • To meet or over-achieve (by scheduling in advance) weekly / monthly target quota of merchant brand offers set by client, by submitting all necessary promotion details and paperwork in the required format on time.
  • Timely reporting to internal management.

 

Favourite part of the job?

Bonding during lunch time.  

 

What have you learnt so far?

Enhance my communication, writing skill, andi experience in approaching  different brands to get offer.

 

Any favourite brand or outlets?

Lexis would be my favourite brand.



 

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