Cordial Solutions

Location : Kolkata (In-person) Type : Internship (Full-Time) About Cordial At Cordial, we believe operational excellence shouldn’t be a luxury — it should be accessible to every ambitious business. We partner with fast-growing startups and SMEs to build scalable operational systems across Customer Experience, Finance Operations, Back-Office Processes, and Technical Services, etc. Our teams integrate seamlessly into our clients’ workflows, enabling them to innovate faster, scale efficiently, and focus on what truly matters — growth. The Role We are seeking a Business Development Intern to join our team in Kolkata. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in B2B client acquisition, market research, and lead generation. You will support our leadership team in building and managing a strong client pipeline, developing outreach campaigns, and contributing to Cordial’s growth initiatives. Responsibilities Conduct market research to identify potential clients across key sectors (SaaS, E-commerce, Fintech, Professional Services, etc.). Identify decision-makers and maintain accurate prospect lists using CRM tools and LinkedIn. Draft and send outreach messages, follow up on leads, and schedule discovery calls. Support in preparing proposals, presentations, and capability documents. Collaborate with the marketing and operations teams to align messaging and outreach strategies. Track and analyze outreach performance to optimize conversion rates. Qualifications Based in or willing to relocate to Kolkata for the duration of the internship. Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient with LinkedIn, email communication, and online research tools. Proactive, organized, and eager to learn about business growth and client relationships. What You’ll Gain Exposure to B2B sales and client development processes. Practical experience in market research and lead qualification. Mentorship and training from experienced business leaders. Opportunity to contribute directly to company growth and client success. Potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the internship. Why Cordial Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment. In-person experience working closely with the founding team. Opportunity to develop professional and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced setting. Meaningful work with visible impact on client outcomes.