Business Development Intern

About Screww

Screww is a construction technology startup building a digital platform to connect homeowners with contractors, skilled professionals, and other stakeholders in the construction industry. The app is live on the Google Play Store, and the company is preparing for a wider market launch.

Role Overview

Enthusiastic and committed Business Development Interns are sought to manage contractor acquisition, onboarding, and regional market expansion. This role involves understanding the construction market, interacting with contractors, developing business strategies, and contributing to Screww’s growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Contractor Acquisition & Outreach
• Identify and reach out to contractors, builders, and skilled professionals across assigned regions.
• Contact professionals through calls, direct outreach, and field-level networking.
• Introduce Screww and pitch its value proposition.
• Build and maintain a database of potential contractors.
• Onboarding & User Engagement
• Guide contractors through registration and profile creation on the Screww app.
• Explain platform features, pricing structures, subscription plans, and business models.
• Ensure onboarded professionals understand platform usage.
• Follow up with registered users and encourage active platform usage.
• Resolve basic onboarding queries and coordinate with the internal team for technical issues.
• Market Research & Business Strategy
• Understand contractor requirements, challenges, and expectations through direct interactions.
• Study regional market conditions, customer behaviour, and existing business practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer acquisition and retention.
• Research and propose new business models, revenue streams, and pricing strategies.
• Explore potential partnerships and collaborations.
• Present practical ideas to improve Screww’s overall business growth.
• Growth & Reporting
• Track daily outreach, successful conversations, registrations, and active onboardings.
• Maintain accurate records of leads and follow-ups.
• Share regular progress reports and market insights with the team.
• Suggest improvements to existing outreach and onboarding processes.
• Take ownership of assigned regional growth targets.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Skills
• Strong communication, negotiation, and persuasion skills.
• Confidence in approaching and speaking with new people.
• Ability to explain a product and its value proposition clearly.
• A genuine interest in startups, business development, and entrepreneurship.
• Willingness to learn, experiment, and take responsibility.
• Ability to work independently and meet measurable targets.
• A problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• Open to students pursuing/pursued undergraduate/postgraduate degrees in any stream or discipline.
• Students from all academic backgrounds are welcome.
• No specific technical or professional degree is required.
• Prior experience in sales, business development, or customer interaction is an advantage, but not mandatory.
• Freshers with the right attitude and commitment are encouraged to apply.

Language Requirements & Regional Hiring

• Northern Part of India
• Fluency in Hindi is mandatory.
• Ability to communicate comfortably with contractors in Hindi-speaking regions.
• Southern Part of India
• Fluency in at least one of the following languages is mandatory:
• Telugu
• Tamil
• Kannada
• Malayalam
• Candidates should be comfortable communicating with local contractors in their respective languages.
• English communication skills will be beneficial for internal coordination and reporting.

Commitment & Work Expectations

• Candidates must dedicate their working time and professional attention exclusively to Screww.
• No parallel internships, jobs, freelance engagements, or other professional commitments should run alongside this internship.
• Consistent availability, discipline, and accountability are essential.
• Interns are expected to actively participate in assigned tasks, team discussions, and progress reviews.
• Meeting agreed working hours, outreach targets, and deliverables is important.
• Ownership and actual outcomes are valued over simply completing assigned hours.

What You Will Gain

• First-hand experience in building and scaling an early-stage startup.
• Practical exposure to B2B sales, customer acquisition, and business development.
• Experience in contractor onboarding and relationship management.
• Understanding of pricing strategies, revenue models, and business economics.
• Opportunities to contribute ideas that can directly influence company decisions.
• Experience working closely with the founding team.
• Exposure to regional market expansion and partnership development.