Business Development Intern

About the Role

WhatWorks is a business consulting, marketing, branding, and technology company seeking enthusiastic, confident, and self-motivated Business Development Interns to build a career in sales, marketing, and business development. This is a full-time, on-site internship in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Role Overview

In this role, you will actively contribute to client acquisition by researching potential businesses, identifying decision-makers, generating leads, conducting outbound calls, and scheduling meetings. You will gain practical exposure to real-world sales processes, client interactions, lead management, and business growth strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Research & Lead Generation
• Research and identify potential clients.
• Identify business owners, founders, directors, and marketing decision-makers.
• Collect business information and contact details.
• Generate qualified leads through Google, LinkedIn, business directories, and other digital platforms.
• Build and maintain an organized database of prospective clients.
• Identify businesses that could benefit from WhatWorks' services.
• Cold Calling & Client Communication
• Make outbound calls to prospective clients.
• Introduce WhatWorks, its services, and business solutions.
• Understand basic client requirements, challenges, and business objectives.
• Initiate conversations with business owners and key decision-makers.
• Follow established cold-calling scripts and communication guidelines.
• Handle initial client queries with guidance from senior team members.
• Meeting Scheduling & Follow-Ups
• Convert initial conversations into potential business meetings.
• Schedule appointments for the business development team.
• Coordinate meeting schedules between clients and internal team members.
• Conduct follow-ups through phone calls, WhatsApp, and emails.
• Maintain records of client conversations, responses, and follow-up schedules.
• Communicate relevant client requirements to team members.
• Sales & Business Development Support
• Support daily sales and business development activities.
• Develop a clear understanding of WhatWorks' services and solutions.
• Identify potential business opportunities through client interactions.
• Assist in preparing client presentations, proposals, and introductory materials.
• Participate in sales training sessions and internal business discussions.
• Coordinate with senior team members to ensure smooth lead handovers.
• Lead Management & Daily Reporting
• Maintain daily records of calls, leads generated, conversations, and meetings scheduled.
• Update prospect information using Google Sheets, MS Excel, or CRM tools.
• Categorize prospects based on their interest and engagement levels.
• Track follow-ups and ensure timely communication.
• Submit daily activity reports to the reporting manager.
• Work towards assigned daily, weekly, and monthly performance targets.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be evaluated based on:

• Relevant businesses identified
• New and relevant leads collected
• Outbound calls completed
• Meaningful conversations initiated
• Qualified business meetings scheduled
• Timely and consistent follow-ups
• Accuracy of database and CRM updates
• Timely and accurate daily reports
• Improvement in communication and sales capabilities

Performance targets will be defined based on the candidate's training progress, assigned responsibilities, and business requirements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Freshers and students pursuing or completing their graduation are eligible.
• Good verbal communication skills in English and Telugu.
• Hindi communication skills will be an added advantage.
• Confidence in interacting with new people and initiating conversations.
• Basic knowledge of Google Sheets, MS Excel, and online research.
• Interest in sales, marketing, and business development.
• Willingness to learn cold calling, lead generation, and client management.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Positive attitude, discipline, and willingness to learn.
• Previous professional experience is not mandatory.

What We Are Looking For

WhatWorks values confidence, communication, curiosity, consistency, and a willingness to learn.

• Confidence in approaching and communicating with potential clients.
• Strong interpersonal and conversational abilities.
• A proactive approach towards identifying business opportunities.
• Consistency in completing assigned tasks and achieving targets.
• Willingness to accept feedback and continuously improve.
• Strong follow-up discipline and attention to detail.
• Curiosity to understand different industries and business models.
• A goal-oriented mindset with an interest in achieving results.

What You Will Learn

During your internship, you will gain practical exposure and develop skills in:

• Market research and business prospecting.
• Lead generation and client identification.
• Cold calling and professional communication.
• Sales techniques and business development strategies.
• Client relationship management.
• Meeting coordination and follow-up management.
• CRM tools, lead tracking, and sales reporting.
• Understanding branding, marketing, technology, and business consulting solutions.
• Real-world client acquisition and business growth processes.

Why Join WhatWorks?

You will learn business development through real-world experience. You will work alongside a team involved in business consulting, marketing, branding, and technology, gaining exposure to different industries, business challenges, and client requirements.

We provide:

• Hands-on experience in real-world business development.
• Practical training in sales and professional communication.
• Direct exposure to client interactions and business meetings.
• Guidance and mentorship from experienced team members.
• Opportunities to improve confidence, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• A professional working environment focused on learning and growth.

Career Growth Opportunity

This internship is designed to help candidates build a strong foundation in business development and sales. Based on performance, learning ability, consistency, and organizational requirements, high-performing interns may be considered for future full-time opportunities.