Business development internship

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About the role

CollegeGyan is hiring for business development intern

The company

About the Company

CollegeGyan is an online and distance education platform helping learners discover and compare UGC-accredited universities and programs across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate categories. Through university comparisons, personalized mentoring, and guidance on learning modes, accreditations, fees, and EMI options, CollegeGyan supports students in making informed education decisions. The team assists more than 1,000 students annually and is focused on making quality education more accessible.

The work

Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to prospective learners using assigned databases and explain relevant online and distance education offerings.
• Understand student requirements through active listening and provide clear, accurate information about suitable programs.
• Respond professionally to questions and objections while building trust with prospective customers.
• Record call outcomes, lead details, follow-ups, and other interactions accurately in the CRM.
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly calling and lead-generation targets.
• Follow up with interested prospects and coordinate qualified opportunities with the sales team.
• Stay informed about the company’s programs, university options, and education-market developments.
• Participate in training sessions to strengthen communication, product knowledge, and consultative selling skills.

Who they want

Requirements

This is a paid, full-time internship with a monthly stipend of ₹2,000–₹5,000 for a duration of 6 months. The role offers practical exposure to customer engagement, education counselling, lead qualification, and sales coordination.

• Applicants should be pursuing or have recently completed a degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, listening, and rapport-building abilities.
• Comfort with outbound calling, target-oriented work, and handling rejection positively.
• Good organization, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accurate CRM records.
• Basic proficiency with CRM software and everyday digital tools.
• A self-motivated, energetic, adaptable, and professional approach is expected.
• The internship is remote, with working hours from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Saturday.