Business Development Intern

Centre of Excellence in Design, DM, IISc; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 102,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Centre of Excellence in Design, DM, IISc in Bengaluru invites a proactive Business Development Intern to support sales, client engagement, and content creation. This in-person role emphasizes lead generation, CRM updates, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will assist in preparing proposals and pitch decks, researching potential clients across colleges, startups, and MSMEs, and gaining hands-on exposure to marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Persuasive and professional telephone manner for outreach.
• Ability to create and edit content (presentations, social media, proposals).
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in lead generation, client outreach, and follow-up calls.
• Support sales process through email communication, cold calling, and scheduling meetings.
• Contribute to business proposals, pitch decks, and presentations.
• Research and identify potential clients (colleges – faculty & students), industries, startups/MSMEs or markets.
• Maintain and update CRM databases with leads and client interactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business growth initiatives.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Telephone & outreach

Sales & marketing concepts

Content creation/editing

Organization & time management

MS Office proficiency

Education

MBA or pursuing MBA

B.Tech or related degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and dynamic Business Development Intern to join our team. This role is ideal for individuals who have strong communication skills, an interest in sales and partnership building, and a creative edge for content creation. You will work closely with the business development team to support sales activities, client engagement, and marketing initiatives.

Duration: 3/6 months

Type: Internship (In person only, no remote)

Stipend: Rs 10000/-

Responsibilities

• Assist in lead generation, client outreach, and follow-up calls.
• Support sales process through email communication, cold calling, and scheduling meetings.
• Contribute to business proposals, pitch decks, and presentations.
• Research and identify potential clients (colleges – faculty & students), industries, start ups/MSMEs or markets.
• Maintain and update CRM databases with leads and client interactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business growth initiatives.

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Persuasive and professional telephone manner (calling skills).
• Basic knowledge of sales and marketing concepts.
• Ability to create and edit content (presentations, social media, proposals).
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Comfortable with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Docs).
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.

Qualifications

• Holding an MBAor undergoing an MBA from a reputed institute in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• B.Tech or related degree may also apply.
• Prior internship/project experience in sales, BD, or marketing is a plus but not mandatory.
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Experience in Lead Generation and Market Research
• Customer Service experience
• Proactive and self-motivated with a keen interest in business development
• Ability to work collaboratively in an on-site environment

What You’ll Gain

• Internship Completion Certificate from D-CoE, IISc.
• Participation in D-CoE’s various programmes & certification.
• Interaction & networking with various educational institutions, & Industries.
• Hands-on experience in sales and business development.
• Exposure to client handling and market research.
• Opportunity to develop communication and content creation expertise.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals and networking opportunities.

This is an in-office internship position for 3/6 months.