Business Development Trainee

Only Chennai Based Candidates, please apply

(2-month trainee period → performance-based conversion to Business Development Associate)

About the Role

Business Development Trainee

1. Startup Identification & Ecosystem Research

• Identify early-stage and growth-stage startups that match our service offerings.
• Track incubators, accelerators, founder communities, pitch events, and startup platforms.
• Understand startup needs and evaluate their fit for our incubation/support services.

2. Lead Generation & Pipeline Management

• Generate qualified leads through LinkedIn, startup platforms, email outreach, events, and networking groups.
• Build and manage a structured lead pipeline using CRM tools.
• Conduct cold outreach and personalised communication with founders and decision-makers.

3. Outreach & Client Engagement

• Create effective outreach messages, scripts, and follow-ups.
• Schedule intro calls, demos, and meetings with potential startup clients.
• Support BD team in presenting value propositions and service offerings.

4. Marketing & Growth Activities

• Assist in marketing tasks such as:
• LinkedIn posts & engagement
• Community and group outreach
• Content research, basic copywriting
• Event promotions and micro-campaigns
• Coordinate with internal teams for campaigns aimed at startup acquisition.

5. Reporting & Insights

• Prepare weekly performance and outreach reports.
• Track metrics: leads generated, conversations, conversions, and channel effectiveness.
• Suggest improvements in lead-generation channels and outreach strategy.

Skills & Qualifications

• Passion for the startup ecosystem and innovation.
• Prior internship or freelance experience in

  BD, sales, lead generation, or marketing

  is preferred.
• Strong communication skills — written and verbal.
• Ability to research, identify, and qualify the right customer segments.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and goal-oriented.
• Familiarity with CRM tools, LinkedIn lead-gen, and cold outreach is a plus.

Career Growth

• First 2 Months:

  Business Development Trainee

• Performance-Based Promotion:

  Business Development Associate with expanded responsibilities

Kindly send the resume to info@thedeeptechverse.com