Business Development Intern

Business Development / Sales Intern

Internship Details

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About Client

One of India's leading marketing & brand consulting agency that runs on creativity and industry insights. With a team which has over 30 years of media, publishing and news industry, we pride ourselves in our production quality and understanding of distribution and scale.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Business Development / Sales Intern to join our growing team and help expand our client base across brands, businesses, media companies and enterprise sectors. This role offers hands-on experience in B2B sales, client relationship management, and business development in the rapidly evolving media and marketing space.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Generation & Research

• Identify and research potential clients
• Build comprehensive prospect databases
• Qualify leads based on company size, technology needs, and budget capacity

Outreach & Initial Engagement

• Craft personalized outreach messages for LinkedIn, email, and WhatsApp campaigns
• Conduct initial discovery calls to understand client needs and pain points
• Schedule qualified meetings for senior business development team

Sales Support

• Assist in creating customized pitch decks for specific industries and use cases
• Maintain accurate records in CRM system (Salesforce/HubSpot)

Market Intelligence

• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market opportunities
• Compile weekly market intelligence reports for leadership team

Requirements

Educational Background

• Currently pursuing or recently completed Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field
• Strong academic performance with focus on business or marketing coursework

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong research and analytical abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and AI Tools
• Basic understanding of CRM systems and sales processes
• Social media savvy with LinkedIn expertise

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated with strong initiative and entrepreneurial mindset
• Resilient and persistent in face of rejection
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Eager to learn about media industry and technology solutions
• Professional demeanor suitable for C-suite interactions