Sales Development Specialist, APAC

About the Role

The Sales Development Specialist - APAC internship is an on-site role based in Gandhinagar. This position involves identifying and qualifying leads across the APAC region, conducting outbound calls and messages, and nurturing prospects through initial stages of the sales funnel. The intern will support sales outreach campaigns, schedule and coordinate meetings or demos for the sales team, and maintain accurate records in CRM tools. Day-to-day activities also include collaborating with sales and marketing colleagues, responding to prospect inquiries, and providing timely follow-up to ensure a positive experience. This role offers hands-on exposure to international sales development processes and growth opportunities within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify leads across the APAC region.
• Conduct outbound calls and messages.
• Nurture prospects through initial stages of the sales funnel.
• Support sales outreach campaigns.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings or demos for the sales team.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM tools.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing colleagues.
• Respond to prospect inquiries.
• Provide timely follow-up to ensure a positive experience.

Qualifications

• Lead Generation and prospecting skills, including research, outreach, and qualification of potential customers in the APAC region.
• Excellent Communication skills, including clear spoken and written English, active listening, and the ability to present value propositions effectively.
• Solid Customer Service abilities, with a focus on responsiveness, empathy, and building trust-based relationships with prospects and partners.
• Foundational Sales skills and an interest in Sales Management, including pipeline handling, follow-up discipline, and support for closing activities.
• Familiarity with CRM or sales engagement tools (beneficial).
• Basic understanding of AI/blockchain or EdTech (beneficial).
• Strong organizational skills (beneficial).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-growing, international environment (beneficial).