Business Development Intern, Vacancies at Sunil Fernando & Associates, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Sunil Fernando & Associates has been in operation for over 22 years and is Sri Lanka’s first valuation & advisory firm, with a highly skilled professional team which provides Real-Estate Advisory Services in Valuation, Occupier Services, Capital Markets and Research & Analytics. Our advisory services also extend beyond the shores of Sri Lanka and we provide valuation advisory and real estate services in the Maldives.

If you like everything real estate and is the ideal candidate, you will be responsible for finding prospective clients, understanding their criteria, and find living spaces that fit this criteria. You will then negotiate rent and drive our clients to close. Your entrepreneurial spirit will drive your success.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients to make sound property-purchasing decisions.
• Finding clients in need of consultancy services through cold-calling, advertising, and business presentations.
• Analyzing market trends and demographics to identify the most sought-after and profitable areas.
• Consulting with clients to identify their needs, preferences, and financial concerns.
• Maintaining an extensive database of all properties for sale.
• Developing strategies to increase the value of properties for clients looking to sell.
• Conducting negotiations with real estate agents on behalf of clients.
• Communicating with legal counsel to prepare sale and lease documents.
• Produce marketing material and engage in marketing campaigns to drive the overall marketing aspect of the organisation

Qualifications

• An undergraduate or a graduate in a bachelor’s degree in Sales & Marketing/Management/Finance is preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Sound knowledge of real estate market and its regulations will be beneficial.
• Experience in the Real Estate field will be an added advantage