Business Development and Marketing Intern
Duration- 10-12 months
Location- London, United Kingdom
Starting- January 2025
DRUM is a leading collateral management & inspection company, headquartered in central London. Our services include collateral management, stock monitoring, loss & legal investigations, and asset & borrowing-based audits. DRUM has managed over 30 billion USD worth of all types of commodities in 40+ locations!
WHY DRUM?Awarded best collateral manager, 3 years in a row - Trade Finance Awards.
High market exposure at the crossroads of commodity finance, international trade, and asset-based lending.
High responsibility at an early stage, considerable independence from the offset.
Opportunity to attend high-level conferences and events on a regular basis.
High client exposure: engage with banks, traders, funds & lawyers across all levels of seniority.
Join a multinational team collaborating with individuals from over 36 countries spanning Europe, Africa, Asia, Central and South America.Direct collaboration and reporting to the Managing Director and COO of the company.
You will receive compensation for your valuable contributions.Opportunity to transition into a permanent role after the internship.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:Sales & Business Development:
- Develop, present, implement, monitor, and deliver a strategic and measurable sales plan to ensure delivery of revenue goals.
- Research, draft and publish articles.
- Sell and promote DRUM products and services.
- Develop relationships with related professionals and decision-makers from across the industry.
- Attend exclusive networking events to expand and develop the company's professional contacts.
- Grow and maintain a pipeline of potential clients.
- Conduct research to gather information about target audiences and industry trends.
- Develop and maintain a marketing plan and strategy.
- Content creation for various marketing materials & internal communications.
- Social media management: manage the DRUM social media platforms and have full control over content output.
- Manage technology platforms including CRM, mass mailer and the corporate website.
- Fully engage with and leverage the features of HubSpot to maximise return and demonstrate team effort and efficacy.
You are a strong and effective communicator, very self-aware, independent and have a desire to learn, develop and upskill.
We are looking for someone with:- A proactive and 'can-do' attitude, contributing positively to the team.
- A growth mindset - possessing strong business development skills.
- Interest in and understanding of various marketing channels and communication methods.
- Previous sales or marketing experience is appreciated.
- Excellent presentation skills and a high level of professionalism.
- A profound interest in the commodities/trade finance market is highly valued.