Business Development Intern

About the Role

HAKIRUSH is seeking motivated, ambitious, and result-oriented Business Development Interns for practical experience in B2B sales, corporate client acquisition, sponsorship acquisition, and startup growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Client Acquisition
• Identify and approach potential corporate clients (HR professionals, founders, administration teams, decision-makers).
• Introduce HAKIRUSH's corporate sports tournaments and employee engagement solutions.
• Generate leads through LinkedIn, cold calling, email outreach, and other channels.
• Follow up with prospects, schedule meetings, and help convert leads into paying clients.
• Sponsorship Acquisition
• Identify and approach potential sponsors, brands, and businesses.
• Pitch sponsorship opportunities and communicate benefits.
• Generate sponsorship leads, maintain follow-ups, and support securing sponsorship deals.
• Explore opportunities for title sponsors, co-sponsors, merchandise sponsors, and event partners.
• Lead Generation and Market Research
• Research potential corporate clients, sponsors, brands, and industry contacts.
• Build and maintain databases of prospects and sponsorship opportunities.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute ideas to expand HAKIRUSH's network.
• Sales and Relationship Management
• Communicate professionally with prospective clients and sponsors.
• Assist in preparing business proposals, presentations, and sponsorship pitches.
• Track outreach activities, follow-ups, meetings, and sales progress.
• Work towards business development targets and contribute to measurable business outcomes.
• Startup Growth and Collaboration
• Work directly with the founder and team on business development initiatives.
• Suggest new outreach strategies and ways to improve client conversion.
• Contribute to expanding HAKIRUSH's corporate client base and sponsorship partnerships.

Qualifications

• Students, freshers, and recent graduates are welcome.
• Pursuing BBA, MBA, B.Com, Marketing, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in sales, marketing, startups, sports, corporate events, or sponsorships.
• Willingness to learn prospecting, negotiation, client acquisition, and relationship management.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable taking initiative.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks in a remote work environment.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience in B2B sales and corporate client acquisition.
• Practical exposure to sponsorship pitching and brand partnerships.
• Experience in lead generation, professional communication, and sales pipeline management.
• Direct exposure to startup operations and business development strategy.
• Opportunity to build professional networks and develop negotiation skills.
• Internship certificate and recommendation based on performance and contribution.
• Potential consideration for future paid or full-time opportunities.

Compensation and Incentives

• Performance-Based Incentives (No Fixed Stipend)
• Earning opportunities are linked to eligible business development outcomes.
• Candidates should be comfortable with a target-oriented role.
• Incentive criteria and payment terms will be communicated during the selection process.