Business Development Trainee

About the Role

Digvertise™ is seeking a motivated Business Development & Sales Intern. This is a paid, performance-driven internship with an initial 30-day review and the opportunity for a 90-day pilot.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential B2B clients, primarily across Maharashtra.
• Connect with founders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers through calls, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and other relevant channels.
• Understand client requirements and identify opportunities for digital growth.
• Present suitable Digvertise services based on actual business needs.
• Initiate and manage meaningful sales conversations.
• Qualify prospects and schedule discovery meetings.
• Handle follow-ups, discuss proposals, and support negotiations.
• Actively work towards converting qualified opportunities into paying clients.
• Maintain accurate lead records, sales pipeline updates, and follow-up notes.
• Coordinate with the Digvertise team during proposals and deal closures.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally in Marathi, Hindi, and English.
• Basic working knowledge of digital marketing.
• Familiarity with websites, SEO, social media marketing, paid advertising, and lead generation.
• Understanding of organic and paid marketing.
• Confidence in approaching business owners and decision-makers.
• Ability to identify client needs and explain relevant solutions.
• Good negotiation, objection-handling, and sales-closing potential.
• Consistent follow-up discipline and a results-oriented mindset.
• Familiarity with WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Google Sheets, and online research.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and comfortable working remotely.

Qualifications

• BBA, B.Com, MBA, Marketing students, fresh graduates, and candidates with early sales or business development experience are welcome.
• Previous sales experience is an advantage.

Compensation & Growth

• Fixed Stipend: ₹10,000 per month
• Additional Performance-Based Incentives on successfully converted business.
• Initial paid internship period with a performance review after 30 days.
• Continuation within the 90-day pilot based on satisfactory performance.
• Strong performers may be considered for longer-term Business Development opportunities.

Work Structure

• Location: Remote - India
• Primary Market Focus: Maharashtra, India
• Role Type: Paid Internship
• Initial Review: After 30 Days
• Internship Pilot: Up to 90 Days
• Languages: Marathi, Hindi & English
• Maharashtra-based candidates are preferred due to the regional market focus.