Sales & Business Development Intern

About the Role

Venio is seeking motivated and enthusiastic Sales & Business Development Interns to join their team under the Venio Udaan 2026 initiative. This role offers practical experience in sales, merchant onboarding, business development, and local market expansion within a startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and approach potential merchant partners in assigned Pune locations.
• Introduce Venio and explain its features, services, and benefits to local businesses.
• Assist interested merchants with registration and onboarding.
• Conduct local market research and identify business expansion opportunities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with merchants.
• Support promotional activities, local campaigns, and business outreach.
• Maintain daily records of merchant interactions, leads, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate with onboarding and operations teams to resolve merchant queries.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of sales and business development.
• Confidence in interacting with shop owners and business representatives.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Basic smartphone and digital application knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Hindi, Marathi, and/or English communication.
• Basic understanding of digital commerce or online marketplaces.
• Interest in startups, entrepreneurship, and business development.
• Knowledge of local Pune markets.

Qualifications

• College students, recent graduates, and freshers interested in sales, marketing, business development, and entrepreneurship.

Program Details

• Duration: Approximately 8–10 weeks (tentative).
• Location: Pune, Maharashtra.
• Work Arrangement: Field-based activities with hybrid coordination.
• Compensation: Role-specific terms will be communicated before an offer.

What You Will Gain

• Practical experience in sales and merchant acquisition.
• Exposure to startup operations and local commerce.
• Guidance and feedback from the Venio team.
• Opportunities to develop professional communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in market research and relationship management.
• Completion certificate, subject to meeting program requirements.
• Potential consideration for future opportunities based on performance and business requirements.