Business Development & Sales Intern

About the Role

Daphnis Labs is seeking a Business Development & Sales Intern to join their team in New Delhi. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in B2B sales, international client acquisition, and AI-powered prospecting within a technology solutions company. The role emphasizes learning and actively contributing to business growth. High-performing interns may be eligible for a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO).

Key Responsibilities

• Research potential clients in India and international markets.
• Identify founders, CEOs, CTOs, and other decision-makers.
• Understand businesses, their challenges, and how Daphnis Labs can add value.
• Utilize LinkedIn, Google, AI research tools, and other prospecting platforms.
• Reach out through cold emails, LinkedIn messages, calls, and professional networking.
• Write personalized messages for outreach.
• Confidently introduce services and communicate value.
• Follow up consistently and professionally.
• Qualify prospects based on business needs and potential fit.
• Schedule discovery calls and meetings with interested clients.
• Support proposals, presentations, and client discussions.
• Maintain accurate lead records and follow-up schedules.
• Use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity for prospect research, market intelligence, and outreach preparation.
• Identify business opportunities using AI-assisted research.
• Experiment with outreach approaches and improve messaging.
• Explore ways to automate repetitive sales tasks.
• Track outreach, responses, follow-ups, qualified leads, and meetings.
• Continuously improve based on results.
• Take responsibility for the pipeline and assigned targets.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Sales Mindset: Enjoy conversations, understand sales as problem-solving, and be motivated by measurable results.
• Perseverance: Ability to handle rejection and understand the importance of follow-ups.
• Excellent Communication: Clear, professional English (spoken and written) and confidence in engaging with new people.
• Confidence & Initiative: Comfortable approaching strangers, asking questions, and taking the first step.
• Curiosity: Genuine interest in understanding businesses, technology, customer psychology, and buying motivations.
• Ownership: Proactive in following up, completing tasks, and improving work.
• Adaptability: Eagerness to learn new tools, especially AI, and find smarter ways to achieve results.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, Excel/Google Sheets, and AI tools is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Students, recent graduates, and freshers from BBA, MBA, B.Com, Marketing, or any relevant background.
• People comfortable with cold calling, outreach, and interacting with professionals.
• Individuals interested in B2B sales, technology, startups, and AI.
• Previous sales experience is appreciated but not mandatory. Communication, attitude, perseverance, and willingness to learn are highly valued.

Compensation & Performance Rewards

• Stipend: ₹10,000–₹18,000/month
• Month 1: ₹10,000 fixed stipend
• Month 2: ₹12,000 fixed stipend
• Month 3 Onwards: ₹12,000–₹18,000 based on performance
• Performance Bonus: Additional incentives for achieving sales milestones, qualified meetings, and successful client conversions, based on the company’s incentive policy.

Work Arrangement

• Location: New Delhi (Work From Office)
• Working Days: 6 Days/Week
• Flexibility: Option to work from home 1 day per week after completing the first month, subject to approval.