Business Development Representative- APAC

    The Intern Group

    China
    Remote
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Posted 2 weeks ago
    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    AtThe Intern Group, we believe in the power of potential. Our purpose is to inspire and encourage individuals to believe in and challenge themselves, discover their passions, and realize their true potential. Our vision is bold: a world where all 8 billion people can achieve their dreams.

    We are on a mission to make this vision a reality, aiming to welcome over 10,000 participants to our programs annually by 2030.We aim to cultivate a future where international internships are a key component of academic journeys, with many participants supported by our scholarship program.

    This future will empower a new generation—skilled, globally-minded, and ready to lead with understanding and cooperation.Guided by our core values—people focus, teamwork, continuous learning, and global leadership—The Intern Group has grown from a serendipitous meeting of our Co-Founders in a London pub to becoming the leading provider of international internships, receiving 40,000 applications annually.

    Join us in shaping the next generation of global leaders.Does this sound like a place where you can grow? Want to be a part of our journey?

    Come join our team as:Company Partnerships Executive (Business Development Representative)Remote from: Hong Kong or Bangkok, Thailand The impact you will make:We are seeking a proactive and motivated B2B Business Development Representative (internally, “Company Partnerships Executive”) to join our dynamic global team.

    This role is integral to our continued success, focused on expanding partnerships with leading organizations worldwide to offer meaningful internship experiences to a talented pool of global intern candidates.As a BDR/CPE, the focus will be on building and managing a pipeline of companies across 20+ industries, understanding each partner's unique needs, and successfully onboarding them into our global internship programs.

    This role involves owning the full sales cycle and taking accountability for specific countries and industries under your pur

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — BDR

    Prospecting calls40–70/day
    Email outreach25–40/day
    Meetings set3–5/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Remote Friendly

    Location flexibility

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Business-Development-Representative
    Sales
    Key-Account-Manager
    Partnerships-Development
    BDR
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    How do you qualify inbound leads?

    Template question
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    Describe your approach to multi-threading into an account.

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    How do you prioritize your pipeline?

    Template question
    Research The Intern Group's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Expect high-volume outreach activity with success measured by meetings booked and pipeline generated.

    Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.

    Remote positions in sales offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and proactive communication with distributed teams.

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