Intern – Commercial and Marketing Department

South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT) is a globally recognized, award winning, public private partnership container terminal in Sri Lanka, which commenced operations in 1999, launching the Port of Colombo as global trade’s pre-eminent gateway hub to South Asia. Today, the terminal is one of the four operators in the Port of Colombo and continues to offer the international container shipping community, a competitive best in class service as a Global Container Terminal. 

The company is a Board of Investment flagship entity whose shareholders include John Keells Holdings, the A P Moller – Maersk Group of Denmark, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority and Evergreen Marine Corporation of Taiwan. 

At SAGT, we are committed to empowering the next generation of professionals by offering undergraduates meaningful learning opportunities in a globally competitive industry. Through structured training and hands-on exposure to world-class systems and practices, we provide a platform for aspiring talent to gain valuable practical insights and experience.

Job Profile

The selected candidates will play a key role in supporting social media activities, sustainability initiatives, and stakeholder engagement while gaining valuable exposure to industry-best practices.

Key Learning Opportunities:

• Understanding Terminal Operations: Gain insight into port and terminal operations.
• Commercial Insight: Understand key KPIs used in terminal operations.
• Market Research & Analysis: Assist in gathering and analyzing market data, industry trends, and competitor insights to support business development initiatives.
• Brand & Communication Support: Participate in content creation and communication strategies, including marketing campaigns, newsletters, presentations, social media management, and corporate materials.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, finance, and IT teams to support commercial and marketing objectives.
• Professional Development: Build critical business and communication skills in a high-performance, globally oriented work environment.
• Sponsorship Management – Including sponsorship evaluation, compliance monitoring, and enhancing brand visibility.
• Assist with implementation of sustainability initiatives and projects.

Candidate Profile:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business management, International Business, Marketing, Logistics, or a related field.
• Strong interest in commercial operations, customer relationship management, and marketing within the logistics or maritime sectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and proficiency in MS Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with marketing principles and digital communication is an added advantage.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, professional setting.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and contribute to cross-functional initiatives.

Please email your comprehensive CV with the subject line “Application for the Post of Intern – Commercial & Marketing,” addressed to the HR Manager – Organizational Development, via careers@sagt.com.lk. Applications must be submitted on or before 31st July 2025.