Business Development Intern

About WhatWorks

WhatWorks is a business consulting, marketing, branding, and technology company focused on helping businesses grow, build stronger brands, and achieve measurable results. We work with businesses across industries, including real estate, healthcare, interior design, retail, and other sectors, providing solutions in marketing, branding, digital growth, technology, and business consulting.

Role Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic, confident, and motivated Business Development Interns who are interested in building a career in sales, marketing, and business development. As a Business Development Intern at WhatWorks, you will be responsible for researching potential clients, generating leads, making cold calls, communicating with decision-makers, and scheduling business meetings for the sales team. This role offers hands-on experience in client acquisition, professional communication, and understanding how businesses grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Research & Lead Generation
• Research potential clients across different industries.
• Identify business owners, founders, marketing managers, and key decision-makers.
• Collect relevant business information and contact details.
• Generate leads through Google, LinkedIn, business directories, and other platforms.
• Maintain an organized database of potential clients.
• Cold Calling & Client Communication
• Make outbound calls to potential clients.
• Introduce WhatWorks and its services professionally.
• Understand basic client requirements and marketing challenges.
• Communicate with business owners and decision-makers.
• Follow the provided cold-calling scripts and communication guidelines.
• Handle basic client questions with support from senior team members.
• Meeting Scheduling & Follow-Ups
• Identify interested prospects and schedule meetings for the business development team.
• Coordinate meeting availability with clients and internal team members.
• Follow up with prospects through calls, WhatsApp, and emails.
• Maintain accurate records of conversations and follow-up dates.
• Share client requirements and meeting details with the team.
• Sales & Business Development Support
• Support the business development team in daily sales activities.
• Learn about WhatWorks' services and business solutions.
• Assist in identifying client requirements and business opportunities.
• Support the preparation of presentations and proposals.
• Participate in internal sales training and team discussions.
• Coordinate with senior team members regarding qualified leads and scheduled meetings.
• Lead Tracking & Daily Reporting
• Maintain daily records of calls, leads, follow-ups, and meetings.
• Update lead information in Google Sheets or CRM tools.
• Track interested, not interested, and follow-up prospects.
• Submit daily activity reports to the reporting manager.
• Work towards assigned daily and weekly targets.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Lead Research: Relevant businesses identified
• Lead Generation: New leads collected
• Cold Calling: Outbound calls completed
• Client Conversations: Meaningful conversations
• Meeting Scheduling: Qualified meetings scheduled
• Follow-Ups: Timely follow-up completion
• Reporting: Accurate daily reports
• Learning: Improvement in communication and sales skills
• Performance targets will be assigned based on training, experience, and business requirements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic knowledge of Google Sheets, MS Excel, and online research.
• Interest in sales, marketing, and business development.
• Willingness to learn cold calling and client communication.
• No prior professional experience required.

Qualifications

• Freshers and students pursuing or completing graduation are eligible.
• Good verbal communication skills in English and Telugu.
• Hindi communication skills are an added advantage.
• Confidence in speaking with new people.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a team.

What We Are Looking For

We value confidence, communication, curiosity, and willingness to learn over previous experience. The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in approaching potential clients.
• A proactive and positive attitude.
• Consistency in completing assigned tasks.
• Willingness to learn and accept feedback.
• Strong follow-up discipline.
• Interest in understanding different businesses.
• A results-oriented mindset.

What You Will Learn

During your internship at WhatWorks, you will gain practical experience in:

• Market research and lead generation.
• Cold calling and professional client communication.
• Business development and sales techniques.
• Client relationship building.
• Meeting scheduling and follow-up management.
• CRM tools and sales tracking.
• Digital marketing, branding, and business consulting.
• Real-world client acquisition processes.

Why Join WhatWorks?

At WhatWorks, you will gain hands-on experience in business development while working with businesses across different industries. You will receive practical exposure, team guidance, communication training, and opportunities to develop valuable sales and business skills.