Business Development Intern (Outreach Focus)

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About Cordial

Cordial supports fast-growing companies by building strong operational foundations across Customer Experience, Technical Services, Finance Operations, and Back-Office Processes.

We partner with startups and SMEs to streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and enable teams to focus on sustainable growth.

The Role

We are seeking a Business Development Intern (Outreach Focus) to support our prospecting and early-stage client engagement activities.

The intern will research prospective companies, initiate structured outreach, coordinate communication, and assist in building a qualified pipeline.

This role offers hands-on exposure to B2B outreach, lead generation, and business development fundamentals within a growing services organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Research potential companies, markets, and decision-makers aligned with target segments.
• Initiate first-touch communication with prospects through phone calls, email outreach, and LinkedIn messaging.
• Draft, refine, and personalize outreach messages for different prospect categories.
• Conduct follow-ups, track engagement, and maintain organized communication logs.
• Assist in scheduling introductory discussions and coordinating early-stage interactions.
• Maintain structured data within CRM tools and internal tracking sheets.
• Prepare brief summaries, lists, or documents to support business development activities.
• Work directly with leadership to refine targeting, messaging, and positioning.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident initiating professional conversations and engaging with external contacts.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple outreach threads.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, email outreach, spreadsheets, and basic productivity tools (training provided).
• Interest in business development, communication, or client engagement.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Gain

• Direct exposure to B2B outreach and client acquisition workflows.
• Practical experience in prospecting, structured communication, and early sales processes.
• Hands-on involvement in building lead pipelines and supporting business growth.
• Mentorship and close collaboration with the founding team.
• Potential for a full-time Business Development role based on performance.

Why Join Cordial

• Significant ownership and real responsibility from day one.
• Opportunity to shape the outreach function as the company scales.
• Collaborative, growth-driven environment with clear learning opportunities.
• High visibility and direct interaction with leadership.