Sales And Business Development Intern

Roles & Responsibilities1. Lead Generation & Prospecting

• Identify potential customers through calls, walk-ins, social media, and referrals.
• Assist in maintaining lead databases and updating CRM tools.
• Conduct outreach to warm and cold leads under supervision.

2. Sales Support & Member Acquisition

• Explain gym membership plans, pricing, and promotions to potential clients.
• Schedule trial sessions, facility tours, or demo classes.
• Follow up with leads to convert them into active members.
• Help in creating personalized membership recommendations based on client needs.

3. Customer Relationship Management

• Greet and interact with prospective and existing members.
• Maintain strong customer relations and handle general inquiries.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing member feedback.
• Support retention efforts through regular check-ins.

4. Marketing & Promotion Activities

• Assist in planning and executing digital and offline marketing campaigns.
• Help create social media content, stories, and promotional posts.
• Participate in community outreach, events, or promotional stalls.
• Support influencer or partnership-based marketing efforts.

5. Business Development Research

• Conduct market research on competitors, fitness trends, and pricing strategies.
• Identify opportunities for partnerships (corporates, schools, societies, events).
• Prepare reports and suggest ideas for increasing brand visibility and sales.

6. Administrative & Operational Support

• Assist in managing membership documentation and payment records.
• Coordinate with trainers, front desk, and management for smooth operations.
• Ensure proper communication between sales, fitness, and operations teams.
• Help organize files, forms, and business reports.

7. Event & Campaign Support

• Help plan and execute fitness challenges, open-house days, and special events.
• Drive participation by engaging with members and local communities.
• Track event performance and prepare summary reports.

8. Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Prepare daily/weekly sales reports.
• Track KPIs such as leads generated, calls made, conversions, and revenue.
• Present insights to supervisors to support decision-making.

9. Learning & Professional Development

• Attend sales training sessions, mentoring, and internal workshops.
• Learn negotiation, communication, and closing techniques.
• Understand fitness business models, customer psychology, and retention strategies.

Preferred candidate profile

1. Educational Background

• Pursuing or completed Bachelor's degree in

  Marketing, Business Administration, Sports Management, Fitness Science

  , or related fields.
• Freshers with strong interest in fitness and sales are also encouraged.

2. Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of sales, customer handling, and marketing concepts.
• Ability to persuade, negotiate, and build rapport with customers.
• Good presentation and customer service abilities.
• Comfortable with phone calls, walk-in enquiries, and social media interactions.

3. Personality & Attitude

• Energetic, enthusiastic, and

  passionate about fitness

  .
• Confident, positive attitude with a customer-first approach.
• Self-motivated, target-oriented, and willing to learn.
• Friendly, approachable, and team-oriented.

4. Technical Skills

• Basic computer skills (MS Office, Google Sheets, CRM tools preferred).
• Comfortable using social media platforms for promotions and lead generation.
• Ability to maintain reports, lead trackers, and membership data.

5. Experience (Preferred but Not Mandatory)

• Prior exposure to sales, customer service, telecalling, marketing, or gym settings is a plus.
• Experience in sports, fitness events, or campus ambassador roles is beneficial.

6. Availability & Flexibility

• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends based on gym operations.
• Ready to participate in outdoor events, promotional activities, and community outreach.

7. Additional Advantages

• High interest in health, wellness, and fitness industry growth.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to handle member objections.
• Creativity in marketing, content creation, or event planning.