Business Development Executive (Intern)

Crossml; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Access to specialized training programs in AI/ML

Career growth possibilities after internship

Job summary

A technology services company in Chandigarh is seeking a motivated Business Development Intern to enhance the sales pipeline by prospecting new clients. This role involves outreach through Upwork and targeted campaigns, as well as conducting market research to understand client needs. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, a keen interest in B2B sales, and a desire to learn about AI/Tech services. The internship offers growth opportunities and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential for effective outreach.
• Interest in B2B sales and lead generation is preferred.
• Familiarity with outreach tools such as Upwork and LinkedIn is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential clients in target verticals.
• Draft personalized outreach messages and proposals.
• Track engagement rates and conversions from outreach.
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams.
• Maintain accurate lead tracking and reporting.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Interest in B2B sales

Detail-oriented

Familiarity with Upwork and LinkedIn

Job description

Chandigarh, India | Posted on 09/30/2025

We are looking for a motivated Business Development Intern to support our sales pipeline growth by prospecting new clients via Upwork, cold email campaigns, and targeted outreach. The ideal candidate is proactive, eager to learn B2B sales, and interested in the AI/Tech services domain.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospecting & Outreach
  • Research and identify potential clients in target verticals (e.g., BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Tech).
  • Specialize in generating new opportunities via Upwork, LinkedIn, and cold emails.
  • Build and maintain lead lists with accurate prospect details.
• Campaign Execution
  • Draft personalized outreach messages and proposals to prospects.
  • Assist in setting up and running cold email sequences.
  • Track engagement rates, responses, and conversions from outreach.
• Market Research
  • Understand client pain points, challenges, and buying behaviors in target verticals.
  • Monitor competitors and identify differentiation opportunities.
  • Share research insights with the sales team to refine strategy.
• Collaboration & Reporting
  • Work closely with Sales & Marketing teams to align messaging and ICP.
  • Maintain CRM/lead tracking sheets with updated prospect status.
  • Provide weekly reports on outreach performance and learnings.

Value-Added Tasks

• Experiment with AI/automation tools for prospect research and cold email personalization.
• Support proposal writing and case study preparation for client pitches.
• Explore niche channels (Slack groups, AI communities, forums) for lead generation.
• Suggest improvements to outreach strategy based on response analysis.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in B2B sales, lead generation, and business development.
• Familiarity with Upwork, LinkedIn, and email outreach tools is a plus.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.

Paid Time Off: Time to relax and recharge.

Learning Opportunities: Access to specialized training programs in AI/ML and QA automation to boost your skills.

Career Growth: After a successful 6-month internship, you may transition to a permanent role with a 5-day work week and a performance-based increment.

Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in a culture that values innovation and continuous learning.