Business Development Intern

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Business Development Intern to join our team and support our growth initiatives. As a Business Development Intern, you will play a key role in generating and nurturing leads through platforms like LinkedIn, Apollo, and offline channels. You will engage with potential clients on freelancing platforms such as Freelancer.in and Upwork, bid on relevant job posts, and assist in managing client relationships using CRM tools and email communication. This role offers hands-on experience in business development, client engagement, and sales processes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Generating leads through LinkedIn, Apollo, and offline networking events.
• Nurturing leads by building relationships and following up through personalized outreach.
• Identifying and bidding on relevant job opportunities on Freelancer.in, Upwork, and similar platforms.
• Assisting in managing and updating CRM systems to track leads, client interactions, and sales pipelines.
• Crafting professional emails and proposals to engage potential clients.
• Collaborating with the business development team to refine outreach strategies.
• Conducting market research to identify new business opportunities and trends.
• Supporting the team in preparing presentations, reports, and client pitches.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong interest in business development, sales, or client relationship management.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, Apollo, Freelancer.in, or Upwork for lead generation and bidding.
• Basic knowledge of CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Zoho CRM, or Salesforce) is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for crafting emails and proposals.
• Comfortable with cold outreach, including emails, LinkedIn messages, and offline networking.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and eager to learn about business development processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship or project experience in sales, marketing, or business development.
• Understanding of B2B sales processes or client acquisition strategies.
• Familiarity with email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp, SendGrid).
• Basic knowledge of market research techniques.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in business development and client relationship management.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the industry.
• Flexible work hours to accommodate academic schedules.
• Opportunity to work on real-world projects with measurable impact.
• Access to training resources and tools for professional development.
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals and potential clients.
• Potential for a full-time role based on performance.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

Job Type: Internship
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Work from home

Work Location: In person