Intern - Business Development

The Business Development Intern will support the sales team by researching potential clients, identifying qualified leads, and helping build a strong sales pipeline through digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and generate 50–100 potential leads per week using platforms like LinkedIn, Reddit, Facebook Groups, and online business communities

  • Monitor relevant forums and communities to identify companies discussing SEO, marketing, or growth challenges.

  • Research company websites to evaluate their digital presence, SEO maturity, and suitability for our services

  • Maintain and update lead data, status, and research notes in the CRM or tracking sheet.

  • Prepare weekly reports on lead generation performance and insights

  • Analyse which lead sources deliver the best quality prospects

  • Work closely with the sales team to refine targeting and lead quality criteria

  • Help evaluate prospects based on:

    • Company size, industry, and budget potential

    • Current marketing/SEO pain points

    • Decision-making authority

    • Readiness and timeline to engage




Requirements

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed MBA / BBA / B.Com / B.E / Any Bachelor’s degree

  • Specialization in Marketing, Sales, Business, or Management is a plus

  • Strong English Communication (Written & Spoken)

  • Good documentation and reporting skills

  • Open for freshers (Internship)

Basic Knowledge of—

  • Digital Marketing fundamentals

  • Lead Generation & Online Research

  • Email Marketing

  • Negotiation basics

  • Sales Strategy & Sales Operations



See also

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