Business Development Intern

About the Role

• Paid internship opportunity in Business Development.
• Successful internship may lead to a full-time job offer.
• Candidates who can join within a week are encouraged to apply.
• Location: Bangalore (Bangalore candidates only).
• Stipend: 15K fixed.
• Work Mode: Work from Office (Strictly).
• Timings: Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Job Summary

• Play a crucial role in identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and driving revenue growth.
• Prospect potential clients, understand their business needs, and present tailored solutions aligning with company products/services.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy to achieve growth targets and expand market presence for products/services.
• Lead Generation: Identify and research potential clients, industries, and markets to generate new business leads and opportunities.
• Develop and sustain effective new business relationships with accounts/clients and independently handle business.
• Set up meetings between client decision-makers and the company's practice leaders/Principals.
• Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders in client organizations.
• Proposal Creation: Prepare compelling and persuasive proposals, RFPs (Request for Proposals), and presentations for potential clients.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities to gain a competitive edge.
• Networking: Attend industry events, conferences, and networking functions to expand the agency's network, build relationships, and generate new leads.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with clients, ensuring a win-win outcome for both parties.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a smooth handover of new clients and their requirements.
• Sales Reporting: Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and progress toward targets, providing regular reports to management.
• Focus on generating repeat business from existing customers.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong sales and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to close deals and achieve revenue targets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities to establish and maintain client connections.
• Analytical mindset to understand client needs and propose effective solutions.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven with a strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve business objectives.