Research Associate (Intern)

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and talent mapping to identify business opportunities, industry trends, and potential candidates across various industries and functions.
• Proactively engage and build relationships with potential candidates and clients through databases, professional networks, referrals, and outreach activities.
• Support business development and sales initiatives by identifying prospective clients, generating market insights, and assisting consultants in expanding client relationships.
• Build and manage talent pipelines for executive search assignments through strategic outreach and relationship management.
• Conduct initial outreach and screening conversations to assess candidate suitability, motivations, and career aspirations.
• Prepare candidate profiles, market intelligence reports, sales presentations, and client-ready materials.
• Coordinate candidate and client interactions, interviews, and follow-ups to ensure a positive and professional experience.
• Analyze hiring trends, competitor movements, industry developments, and organizational structures to support sales and recruitment strategies.
• Maintain and update CRM systems, candidate databases, and business development records accurately.
• Develop long-term relationships with candidates and clients while contributing to the firm's market presence and growth.
• Support consultants in achieving recruitment and business development targets through proactive sourcing and outreach efforts.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Degree in Business, Marketing, Human Resources, Psychology, Communications, or related fields.
• Strong interest in sales , business development , recruitment, consulting, or client relationship management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and persuasion skills with confidence in engaging stakeholders professionally.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable with outreach, networking, and relationship-building activities.
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced and target-oriented environment.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Learning Outcomes
• Gain hands-on exposure to sales-driven executive search and recruitment consulting environments.
• Develop business development, client engagement, and consultative selling skills.
• Learn how to identify market opportunities, build pipelines, and manage professional relationships.
• Understand talent acquisition strategies, organizational structures, and hiring landscapes across industries in Singapore.
• Gain practical experience in outreach strategies, lead generation, market mapping, and stakeholder management.
• Receive mentorship from experienced consultants in executive search, recruitment, and business development.
• Build confidence in communication, negotiation, and relationship management within a professional consulting environment.
• Take this chance to grow, learn, and upgrade your skills for a better future ahead.
• Please reach out with your updated CV to:
• Serena.chua@revup-consulting.com
• RevUp Consulting (EA License: 22S1193)

Additional Information

Research Associate (Internship) We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate Intern to support our executive search team in Singapore. This internship offers hands-on exposure to the end-to-end search process, including market mapping, candidate identification, and industry research. You will work closely with consultants and contribute to high-impact senior-level hiring mandates across multiple sectors.

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