Business Development Intern

About VADIVAM®

VADIVAM® is a strategic brand identity studio that designs brand identities for established, founder-led, multi-generational, and listed businesses.

The Team and Working Environment

• Role type: Full-time internship, in-office
• Working hours: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
• Saturdays: Alternate Saturdays off; monthly office calendar shared in advance.
• Location: Chennai — studio-based, near Teynampet Metro.
• The environment is focused and collaborative, with opportunities for ownership and shaping the studio's evolution.

Role at a Glance

• Role: Business Development Intern (2 positions)
• Stipend: ₹14,000/month fixed
• Growth path: Structured performance review at 6 months, potentially leading to an extended internship with a revised stipend or confirmation as a full-time employee.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities span brand marketing and business growth, with focus shaped around intern strengths:

• Research established enterprises and identify key decision-makers as potential clients.
• Build qualified prospect lists and track business signals (e.g., expansions, leadership changes).
• Run personalized outreach, book appointments, and manage follow-ups.
• Prepare client research briefs and pitch presentations.
• Attend client meetings with the founder.
• Maintain the sales pipeline and support client relationship management.
• Manage VADIVAM®'s digital platforms: monitoring, content publishing, and promotion.
• Write "Blog Insights" — industry updates and perspectives.
• Plan targeted campaigns to reach premium clients.
• Maintain and update VADIVAM®'s website, and grow traffic to platforms.
• Support networking, partnerships, and lead generation.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• English (clear, precise writing; confident speaking)
• Tamil (advantageous)
• Digital Platforms management
• Website maintenance
• Sales Pipeline management
• Client Relationship Management

Qualifications

• Final-year student or recent graduate in business, marketing, communication, or a related field.
• Comfortable engaging with senior business leaders.
• Curious about how brands communicate and how businesses grow.
• Organized and able to follow through without reminders.
• Ability to work full-time from our Chennai studio.

What We Offer

• Fixed monthly stipend of ₹14,000.
• Structured 6-month review with a path to full-time employment.
• On confirmation: a retention bonus at 12 months and an annual appraisal.
• Hands-on exposure to premium brand strategy and B2B growth.
• Direct mentorship from the founder, including client meetings with business leaders.
• An internship certificate and letter of recommendation on completion.

How to Apply

Email: [email protected]

Subject: Business Development Intern Application | [ Your Name ]

Include:

• Your CV (PDF)
• A 100-word note: Pick an established Indian business. What would you change about how it presents itself, and how would you secure a first meeting with its decision-maker?
• Links to any writing or content you've created (optional).
• At the top of your email:
• Your qualification and year of completion.
• Your current location.
• The date you're available to start.