Business Development Intern at Zipy · Pune · 0 - 1 years · ₹1.2L - ₹1.2L / yr · Raised funding · Posted 18 Oct 2023

Responsibilities
We're searching for a full-time Business Development Intern to join our team. We're inviting applications to join our closely-knit group, where we're passionate about the art of sales.
You'll be part of our outbound sales team. This role would require you to identify the right prospects for Zipy, generate leads, and set up demos.
If you thrive under pressure, possess a creative mind, and are ready to join a dynamic team that's redefining the canvas, we want to hear from you.
Note: This is a 6-month work-from-office internship in Pune. The company may offer you a full-time position upon completion of your internship subject to satisfactory performance.
Who are you?
You have -
- Excellent listening skills
- Captivating communication abilities
- Strong research and analytical capabilities
- A creative and open mindset
- The confidence to express your ideas while constructively challenging others
- A great sense of humour
Company Description
Zipy is a company that aims to fix what matters by helping companies identify and prioritize resolving customer issues based on real-time customer journeys. We are dedicated to helping our customers deliver bugless and exceptional digital experiences.

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Submit this assignment to get evaluated:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-SWw6CYWmiF7Rwl5CZXVJnyujWY3RllHzDzpx6dxmP4/edit?usp=sharing
About Jinn
Jinn is a Voice AI sales agent for businesses. It is a GenAI powered online equivalent of a smart and empathetic sales person. It helps brands convert more customers and increase sales.
About role:
- Pre-Sales Role in a B2B SaaS startup in AI space led by 2X entrepreneurs from IIT, IIMs. Fast paced with a lot of learning and growth.
- Responsibility: Doing research and making a list of potential leads. Outreach to leads at Scale leading to selling Voice AI agent to businesses. Generate leads, Build relationships, Get customer inputs on product, and most importantly Generate Revenue
- Duration: 3-6 months internship || Converts to Full Time based on performance
- Compensation (Stipend): 15-25k per month || Full time 4 - 6 LPA
- Ideal Profile: Interest in building a sales career, great communication, good discipline, basic understand of tech (AI)
- Process: Assignment followed by Interview || Assignment Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-SWw6CYWmiF7Rwl5CZXVJnyujWY3RllHzDzpx6dxmP4/edit?usp=sharing
About Jinn
Jinn is AI intelligence solution.
About role:
Role focused on the India/US market - in a B2B SaaS startup in AI space led by 2X entrepreneurs from IIT, IIMs. Fast paced with a lot of learning and growth.
Selling the product to businesses. Generate leads, Build relationships, Get customer inputs on product, and most importantly Generate Revenue
Supporting the sales and business development function through
1. lead generation,
2. prospect research,
3. outbound communication,
4. cold calling,
5. data management, and pre-sales activities.
Responsible for identifying potential prospects, maintaining accurate CRM/data records, initiating conversations with prospective clients, and supporting the sales team throughout the early stages of the customer acquisition process.
- Duration: 3-6 months internship || Converts to Full Time based on performance
- Compensation: 15k - 25k per month + commission on sales you bring || Full time: 6 - 9 LPA (Fixed+ Variable)
- Ideal Profile: Exposure to US lead gen (6 months+) + Basic understanding of tech AI solutions
- Process: Assignment followed by Interview:
Go to https://jinn.live/
Based on your understanding, prepare a one-page document outlining how you would approach building and managing a prospect database and converting it into qualified sales opportunities.
Your document should cover:
- Target Market & ICPWhich industries, companies, roles, or personas would you prioritize?
- What characteristics would make a prospect a high-potential lead?
- Database Creation & Management
- How would you build the initial prospect database?
- What data points would you capture for each company/contact?
- Lead Generation
- What sources, platforms, tools, or research methods would you use to identify relevant prospects?
- How would you prioritize leads
- Outreach & Contact Strategy
- How would you approach these prospects?
- Which channels would you use (email, LinkedIn, calls, etc.) and in what sequence?
- How would you personalize the outreach based on your research?
- What would your follow-up process look like?
- Submission:
We are looking for a Sales Intern - immediate Joiner.Internship Duration 6 Months - you will be paid incentives & commissions. Stipend to be paid quaterly INR 6000/- subject to performance.
Details
- Handle customer's inbound and outbound calls. Solving queries, telling them about products/offers/services
- Follow communication “scripts” when handling different topics
- Identify customers’ needs, clarify information, research every issue and provide solutions and/or alternatives
- Seize opportunities to upsell products when they arise
- Build sustainable relationships and engage customers by taking the extra mile
- Keep records of all conversations in our database in a comprehensible way
- Frequently attend educational seminars to improve knowledge and performance level
- Meet personal/team qualitative and quantitative targets
Minimum Requirement:
- Good Communication Skills
- Good Problem-solving skills over the call
- High energy level
Apply here - https://forms.gle/8skDXQdt3Wt65shS9
Role: Operations Intern
Location: Kolkata (In Office)
Duration: 6 months
Type: Full-time, Paid Internship
Working Hours: Aligned with UK working hours
About the Role
We are looking for an Operations Intern to support inbound sales conversations, prospecting, lead qualification, and pipeline management. This is a hands-on role with real responsibility. You will manage inbound enquiries, understand and qualify potential customers, follow up with prospects, book meetings, and ensure leads move through the pipeline without being overlooked. You will also help identify new business opportunities and maintain accurate prospect and CRM data. The role is particularly suited to someone who communicates clearly in writing, is highly organised, and wants practical exposure to B2B sales, lead generation, account management, and business development.
Key Responsibilities
Inbound Sales & Lead Management
Manage and respond to inbound sales enquiries professionally and promptly.
Understand what prospects are looking for and qualify leads based on factors such as fit, budget, timing, and decision-making authority.
Handle follow-up conversations, including pricing questions, objections, and prospects who become inactive and later re-engage.
Book qualified meetings and prepare clear handover notes so the relevant team has the context required for each conversation.
Track commitments, follow-ups, and next steps to ensure no opportunity is missed.
Escalate conversations that require senior input before responding externally.
Lead Generation & Pipeline Management
Source new business opportunities using lead generation and prospecting platforms.
Research and identify prospects that match the target customer profile.
Build, verify, clean, and maintain prospect lists, ensuring accurate data and avoiding duplicates.
Prioritise promising opportunities and move them into the sales pipeline quickly.
Follow up consistently with prospects while maintaining a professional approach.
Keep CRM records accurate and up to date.
Track which leads are progressing, converting, or stalling.
Prepare short weekly updates covering new leads, pipeline movement, and outstanding opportunities.
Skills & Requirements
Essential
Previous experience using a CRM or email outreach/sending tool.
Exposure to B2B sales cycles.
Familiarity with lead generation, prospecting, or sales intelligence platforms.
Previous experience with prospect research, email outreach, or account management is an advantage.
Strong written English and the ability to communicate professionally over email.
Ability to understand a prospect's message and identify what they actually need or are asking for.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly around follow-ups and lead tracking.
Comfortable taking ownership and being accountable for assigned leads and conversations.
Good judgement about when to handle something independently and when to ask for guidance.
Proactive approach to following up and keeping opportunities moving.
At least one previous internship, ideally within sales, business development, account management, or a related area.
Key Skills
CRM | Email Outreach | B2B Sales | Lead Generation | Prospecting | Lead Qualification | Account Management | Business Development | Pipeline Management | Written Communication
What You'll Learn
This internship will provide practical experience working with real prospects and sales opportunities rather than purely observational training. You'll develop your professional writing and sales communication, learn how to qualify and nurture B2B leads, understand how a sales pipeline is managed, and gain hands-on experience with CRM and prospecting processes.
Strong performance during the six-month internship may also lead to an opportunity for a full-time position.
How to Apply
Apply with your CV along with a short covering message.
As part of the application, please answer the following in 3–4 lines:A prospect responds to your outreach saying they are interested, but they are currently working with another provider and suggest reconnecting next quarter. How would you respond?
We will use your response to assess your written communication, judgement, and approach to handling prospective customers.
Gravity Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd. is hiring Sales & Marketing Interns who are enthusiastic about learning, connecting with potential customers, and contributing to live business development and marketing initiatives.
What You’ll Work On
• Lead Generation & Prospect Research
• B2B Sales Outreach & Business Development
• LinkedIn Prospecting & Outreach Campaigns
• Cold Email Campaign Management
• Target Market & Customer Research
• Prospect Mapping & Database Building
• Sales Pipeline & CRM Support
• Market & Competitor Analysis
• Follow-ups with Potential Clients & Leads
• Using AI-powered tools for sales research, outreach, and productivity
Business Development Intern, US Market (Internship to Full Time)
Company: CredX
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana (Onsite, Capital Park, Madhapur)
Shift: 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM IST (US hours)
Days: Monday to Saturday
Duration: 3 months, extendable based on performance, with a pre-placement offer for top performers
Eligibility: Freshers, final-year students, and recent graduates
Stipend: ₹10k-₹15k per month plus performance incentives OTE: ₹20k - ₹25k
About the Company
CredX is a US-incorporated technology company working at the intersection of careers and hiring. Its US career services team helps international students and OPT/STEM professionals land jobs in the United States through tailored resumes and managed job applications. Our customers are ambitious professionals working against visa timelines, and our sales team plays a key role in helping them take the next step in their careers.
Role Overview
The business development intern will be part of the CredX US sales team, speaking directly with job seekers across the United States. The role involves outbound calls, understanding each prospect's career situation, and converting qualified conversations into sales. Every call is unscripted and conversational, so this role is built for candidates who are highly fluent in English, not just proficient. It is a hands-on sales role with structured training, daily coaching, and a clear path to a full-time position.
Key Responsibilities
- Make high volume outbound calls to US based leads provided by the company
- Qualify prospects by understanding their visa status, job search stage, and career goals
- Run consultative conversations and position CredX's services as the right solution
- Handle objections related to pricing, trust, and timing with confidence
- Follow up with prospects through calls, WhatsApp, and email until closure
- Generate additional leads through LinkedIn, student communities, and job seeker groups when required
- Maintain accurate records of every interaction in the CRM
- Achieve daily activity targets and monthly revenue targets
- Participate in daily huddles, call reviews, and coaching sessions
Requirements
- Highly fluent speaker English: the ability to speak spontaneously and naturally without a script, think on your feet in English, and comfortably understand American accents and fast conversational speech
- Clear speech that is easily understood by US customers (fluency matters more than accent)
- Strong persuasion and listening skills
- Target-driven mindset with a strong hunger to earn and grow
- Resilience to handle rejection and stay consistent through high call volumes
- Willingness to work night shifts from the Hyderabad office
- Coachable attitude with the ability to apply feedback quickly
- Any graduate or final-year student (BBA, BCom, MBA, BA, or equivalent)
Preferred
- Prior experience in sales, international voice process, or customer-facing roles
- Experience speaking regularly with US or international customers
- Basic understanding of the US job market, OPT, STEM OPT, or H1B
- Familiarity with any CRM tool
Training and Development
- Structured onboarding covering the services, the US job market, sales scripts, and objection handling
- Call shadowing and live call support from senior team members during the initial weeks
- Daily call reviews and one-on-one coaching sessions
- Regular performance feedback against clear, transparent targets
Career Path
- Business Development Intern (Months 1 to 3)
- Business Development Executive (Pre-Placement Offer): ₹20,000 to ₹25,000 fixed per month plus uncapped incentives
- Senior Business Development Executive
- Team Lead
- Promotions are based on performance. Top performers grow into leadership roles as the team expands.
Pre-Placement Offer Criteria
- Achievement of monthly sales targets
- Consistency in daily activity targets
- Discipline, punctuality, and professional conduct
- Responsiveness to coaching and feedback
What We Offer
- Monthly stipend with performance incentives from month 1
- Pre-Placement Offer with a defined full-time salary
- Structured international sales training and continuous coaching
- International sales experience with a US company
- Night shift transport or allowance
- Internship certificate and experience letter
- A performance driven environment where results are recognised
Job Position: Sales Intern
Location: Remote
Duration: 3 Months
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and entrepreneurial Sales Intern who can help grow our CityHangAround marketplace platform by selling subscription plans, video marketing packages, and onboarding local businesses. Additionally, the intern will support business growth for Honeybee Digital by generating leads and acquiring clients for our digital marketing services.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys sales, networking, relationship building, and working with startups.
Key Responsibilities
CityHangAround
- Sell subscription plans to local businesses and service providers.
- Promote and sell video marketing packages to businesses looking to increase their online visibility.
- Identify potential leads through social media, local business directories, college networks, and online communities.
- Communicate platform benefits and convert prospects into paying customers.
- Build partnerships with local communities, organizations, and business groups.
- Onboard new businesses to the CityHangAround platform.
Honeybee Digital
- Generate qualified leads for digital marketing services including SEO, Social Media Marketing, Website Development, Content Marketing, and Paid Advertising.
- Reach out to potential clients via LinkedIn, WhatsApp, email, and phone calls.
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- Maintain a lead pipeline and update sales activities regularly.
- Assist in proposal follow-ups and client relationship management.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and persuasion skills.
- Comfortable with outreach via LinkedIn, WhatsApp, email, phone calls, and social media.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Interest in sales, startups, business development, and digital marketing.
- Ability to build relationships and communicate professionally with business owners.
Preferred Skills
- Previous experience in sales, telecalling, lead generation, or customer service.
- Basic understanding of digital marketing services.
- Familiarity with CRM tools and sales processes is a plus.
What You'll Gain
- Real-world startup sales and business development experience.
- Exposure to marketplace growth and digital marketing sales.
- Hands-on experience in client acquisition and relationship management.
- Internship Certificate.
- Letter of Recommendation based on performance.
- Revenue-sharing incentives and performance-based rewards.
- Potential full-time opportunity based on performance.
Stipend
Performance-Based + Revenue Sharing Incentives
Job description:
Job Title: Business Development Intern
Location: Ahmedabad
Experience: Fresher
About the Role:
We are seeking a proactive Business Development Intern to join our team. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in sales, client acquisition, and relationship management. You will play a crucial role in expanding our customer base by reaching out to potential clients, pitching our products/services, and driving business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct outbound calls and meetings with prospective clients from provided databases and self-generated leads.
- Clearly communicate the value proposition of our offerings.
- Identify potential leads and qualify prospects based on interest and fit.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure long-term business opportunities.
- Maintain accurate records of conversations, outcomes, and client interactions.
- Support the business development team in campaign planning and reporting.
- Consistently achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.
Requirements:
- Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
- Confidence in initiating conversations and building rapport with new clients.
- Strong negotiation, persuasion, and closing skills.
- Fluent in English (knowledge of regional languages is a bonus).
- Ability to work independently with a proactive attitude.
What You’ll Gain:
- Exposure to diverse business strategies and client engagement practices.
- Hands-on experience in sales, communication, and negotiation at a professional level.
- Opportunities for career growth within the organization.
We are looking for enthusiastic interns to support our business growth through lead generation, client outreach, and market research.
We are looking for a proactive and motivated Business Development Intern to join our team and build a career in IT business development and sales.
As a Business Development Intern, you will work closely with our Business Development and leadership teams to identify potential clients, research new business opportunities, generate leads, and support the sales process. You will get hands-on experience in selling IT services, web and mobile solutions, AI, SaaS, and digital products to clients in global markets.
What You'll Do
- Generate B2B leads through LinkedIn, Google, Upwork, business directories, and other professional platforms.
- Research companies, industries, decision-makers, and potential clients.
- Perform cold and warm calling and email outreach to targeted prospects.
- Identify, qualify, and follow up with potential business opportunities.
- Understand client requirements and communicate suitable IT solutions.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with prospects and clients.
- Maintain prospect databases, CRM records, and sales pipelines.
- Support preparation of proposals, presentations, and RFP responses.
- Coordinate with the sales and leadership teams on business development activities.
- Research new markets, industries, and opportunities for business growth.
- Track follow-ups and maintain accurate sales activity records.
- Learn and use modern business development, CRM, automation, and research tools.
What We're Looking For
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Good logical thinking, research, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proactive attitude with the ability to take initiative.
- Quick learner who can adapt to new tools and processes.
- Creative and innovative approach to finding business opportunities.
- Basic understanding of lead generation and business development.
- Familiarity with LinkedIn, Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer, or similar platforms is a plus.
- Comfortable working with CRM tools, Excel, and online research tools.
- Ability to understand client requirements and communicate them clearly.
- Interest in IT services, technology, AI, SaaS, and digital solutions.
- Freshers are welcome. Prior experience is not mandatory; we value communication, curiosity, attitude, and willingness to learn.
Why Join Us?
- Hands-on experience in IT business development and sales.
- Exposure to international clients and global markets.
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced leadership.
- Learn modern sales, CRM, lead-generation, and automation tools.
- Collaborative work environment.
- Career growth opportunities based on performance and learning.






