Sales and Business Development Intern

About InnovATE

InnovATE is an F&B product development and innovation company helping food and beverage brands transform ideas into market-ready products. Our work spans product ideation, research and development, formulation, product innovation and commercialization.

We're looking for a proactive and driven Sales & Business Development Intern to help expand our client base, identify business opportunities and build relationships with brands across the food and beverage industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential clients, including established F&B brands, startups and emerging businesses.
• Proactively reach out to prospective clients through email, LinkedIn, calls and other relevant channels.
• Introduce and pitch InnovATE's services based on the prospective client's business needs.
• Generate qualified leads and maintain an organized sales pipeline.
• Manage and update CRM records, track conversations and monitor follow-ups.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective clients.
• Participate in sales discussions, negotiations and client acquisition activities.
• Work closely with the team to develop and execute business development strategies.
• Contribute to converting prospects into long-term business relationships.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Some prior experience or exposure to sales, business development, lead generation or client acquisition.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in initiating conversations and approaching prospective clients.
• Good research, networking and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, email outreach and CRM tools is an advantage.
• An interest in the food and beverage industry is a plus.

Internship Details

• Duration: 3 months.
• Work Mode: Hybrid, with one day per week at our Delhi office.
• Compensation: Paid internship.
• Career Opportunity: Possibility of a full-time position based on performance and business requirements.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in B2B sales and business development.
• Exposure to the food and beverage industry and its business ecosystem.
• Opportunities to interact with founders, entrepreneurs and decision-makers.
• Practical experience in client acquisition, pitching, negotiations and relationship management.
• An opportunity to work closely with the founding team and contribute directly to business growth.