Business Development Intern

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and result-oriented Business Development Intern to support our sales and business growth initiatives. The primary responsibilities will include lead generation, prospect research, client communication, follow-ups, and relationship management. The ideal candidate should be confident in communicating with potential clients, comfortable with online research and outreach, and eager to learn how to convert business opportunities into successful client engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation & Prospect Research
• Identify and research potential clients through LinkedIn, business directories, company websites, freelance platforms, and other online channels.
• Generate qualified leads for web development, mobile applications, AI solutions, SaaS products, and automation services.
• Identify decision-makers, founders, business owners, and relevant stakeholders.
• Build and maintain an organized database of prospective clients.
• Research target industries, market trends, competitors, and potential business opportunities.
• Client Handling & Communication
• Initiate professional communication with prospects through email, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and other approved channels.
• Understand client requirements, business challenges, and project expectations.
• Schedule client meetings and coordinate discussions with the sales and technical teams.
• Follow up with prospective clients to maintain engagement and move opportunities forward.
• Maintain professional relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Record client feedback, inquiries, and communication history accurately.
• Sales Pipeline & Follow-ups
• Maintain and update lead trackers, CRM records, and sales pipeline reports.
• Track lead status, follow-up dates, meeting schedules, and conversion progress.
• Assist in preparing business proposals, quotations, presentations, and introductory company profiles.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely responses to client inquiries.
• Support the sales team in converting qualified prospects into business opportunities.
• Business Development & Reporting
• Assist in identifying new markets, partnerships, and potential revenue opportunities.
• Support outreach campaigns and business development strategies.
• Prepare daily and weekly reports on leads generated, outreach activities, responses, and meetings scheduled.
• Work toward mutually agreed lead-generation and outreach targets.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, project management, and technical teams.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in sales, business development, lead generation, and client relationship management.
• Basic knowledge of LinkedIn, email communication, online research, and Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Confidence in interacting with clients and professional stakeholders.
• Good organizational, follow-up, and time-management skills.
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and a target-oriented mindset.
• Basic understanding of IT services, web development, mobile applications, AI, or digital marketing is an advantage.
• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Commerce, or a related field.
• Preferred: Candidates who can communicate confidently in English and Hindi and are comfortable with professional client outreach.

What You Will Learn

• Practical experience in B2B lead generation and prospecting.
• Client communication, requirement gathering, and relationship management.
• Sales pipeline management and CRM processes.
• Proposal preparation and sales conversion techniques.
• Exposure to real-world IT projects, AI solutions, and technology consulting.
• Business development strategy and professional communication.

Performance Expectations

Interns will be evaluated based on:

• Quality and relevance of leads generated.
• Consistency of outreach and follow-ups.
• Client response rates and meetings scheduled.
• Accuracy of lead records and reporting.
• Professionalism, communication, and contribution to business development goals.

Why Join HiddenMind Solutions?

• Hands-on experience in a growing technology company.
• Exposure to domestic and international business opportunities.
• Practical learning through real client interactions.
• Guidance from the business development and technical teams.
• Opportunity to develop long-term skills in sales and technology consulting.