Business Development Internship

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About the role

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Business Development Intern (BDI) to support our business development and sales activities. The ideal candidate should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, a proactive attitude, and an interest in lead generation, client relationship management, and sales. This role will provide hands-on experience in identifying business opportunities and supporting the sales process.

The work

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and generating new business opportunities through market research, networking, referrals, and outbound prospecting.
• Research potential clients and maintain a database of prospective customers.
• Support the development and maintenance of a strong sales and lead pipeline.
• Contact potential clients through calls, emails, LinkedIn, and other communication channels.
• Understand client requirements and assist in presenting suitable products/services.
• Schedule and coordinate client meetings and follow-up activities.
• Assist in preparing sales presentations, proposals, and other business development materials.
• Follow up with leads and prospects to support lead conversion and sales activities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Coordinate with internal teams to support smooth client onboarding and service delivery.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, client interactions, follow-ups, and sales activities in the CRM.
• Assist the team in achieving monthly business development and sales targets.
• Prepare regular reports on lead generation, pipeline status, and business development activities.

Who they want

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field.
• Freshers and candidates with a strong interest in business development and sales are welcome to apply.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Basic understanding of lead generation and sales processes.
• Good presentation, negotiation, and convincing skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and target-oriented.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and CRM tools.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in sales and business development.