Business Development Intern

About The Growth Union

The Growth Union is a strategy-led growth consultancy helping startups, SMEs, and growing businesses strengthen their brands, generate qualified leads, acquire customers, and scale their operations. Our services span growth strategy, digital marketing, sales enablement, website development, content and creative, and business consulting.

About the Role

We're looking for motivated and proactive Business Development Interns to join our team in Gurugram. This role offers hands-on exposure to B2B sales, lead generation, client acquisition, and business development. You'll work closely with our team to identify potential clients, initiate conversations with decision-makers, build a sales pipeline, and help create new business opportunities. We're looking for individuals who are confident communicators, eager to learn, and comfortable taking initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Research startups, SMEs, and businesses that could benefit from our services.
• Identify founders, business owners, and key decision-makers.
• Generate qualified leads through LinkedIn, email, phone calls, and other relevant channels.
• Reach out to prospective clients and introduce The Growth Union's services.
• Conduct follow-ups and help schedule discovery calls and client meetings.
• Understand prospects' business requirements and identify potential opportunities.
• Maintain lead databases, CRM records, and sales pipeline updates.
• Assist with sales pitches, proposals, presentations, and outreach campaigns.
• Track outreach activities and contribute towards business development goals.

Requirements

• Students pursuing B.Com, BBA, BMS, or related undergraduate programmes are encouraged to apply.
• Second-year and final-year students are preferred.
• Freshers are welcome; prior experience is not mandatory.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in B2B sales, business development, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
• Confidence in initiating conversations and interacting with new people.
• Basic knowledge of LinkedIn, Google Sheets, or Microsoft Excel is an advantage.
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and consistency in follow-ups.

What You'll Gain

• Practical experience in B2B sales and client acquisition.
• Exposure to founders, business owners, and business decision-makers.
• Hands-on learning in lead generation, prospecting, outreach, and relationship management.
• Experience working with sales pipelines and client acquisition processes.
• Exposure to growth strategy, digital marketing, and business consulting.
• An opportunity to develop communication, negotiation, and professional networking skills.

Job Details

• Company: The Growth Union
• Job Type: Internship
• Location: Sector 38, Gurugram, Haryana
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid — 2 days from the office and 4 days working from home per week
• Openings: 2