Business Development

Cognito Excellence; Pune District; On-site; Full time

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated and result-oriented Business Development Executive (BDE) Intern to support lead generation, client outreach, and business growth initiatives across our IT services, digital products, and training programs. This internship provides hands‑on exposure to B2B and B2C sales processes, client communication, requirement understanding, and deal conversion strategies. You will work closely with sales, marketing, and technical teams to drive revenue and build strong client relationships. This is a learning-focused, unpaid internship intended to provide hands‑on industry experience and skill development.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business opportunities for IT services, products, and training programs
• Connect with potential clients via LinkedIn, email, calls, and networking platforms
• Understand client requirements and suggest appropriate tech or training solutions
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and sales materials
• Support the sales team in managing and nurturing the sales pipeline
• Conduct market research to identify trends and new business opportunities
• Follow up with prospects and maintain strong client relationships
• Maintain and update lead and client data in CRM systems
• Coordinate with technical teams for solution discussions and demos
• Track business development metrics and prepare performance reports

Required Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in sales, business development, or client management
• Basic understanding of IT services, software products, or training domain
• Confidence in interacting with clients (calls, meetings, presentations)
• Good negotiation and persuasion skills
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and online research
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel / Google Sheets
• Self‑motivated and target‑driven mindset
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt

Good to Have (Bonus Skills)

• Understanding of web technologies (React, APIs, CMS, etc.)
• Familiarity with CRM tools (Zoho, HubSpot, etc.)
• Knowledge of SaaS or IT service sales
• Interest in EdTech / training program sales
• Prior internship or project experience in sales/marketing