Business Development Intern

IntrnForte; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

IntrnForte in Bengaluru is seeking a Business Development Intern to support growth by identifying prospective partners, assisting with lead generation, and maintaining records in CRM. This full-time, on-site role offers exposure to education and edtech partnerships.

You will conduct market research on trends, analyze data to spot opportunities, and contribute to outreach campaigns while collaborating with marketing and operations. On-site collaboration with diverse teams is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills for interactions with students and partners.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and interest in market research.
• Ability to support lead generation, outreach, and maintaining records.
• Proficiency with productivity tools and data handling in CRM.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed degree in business-related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify prospective partners and support business growth activities.
• Assist with lead generation and maintain organized prospect records.
• Conduct market research on education and upskilling trends.
• Analyze data to identify new opportunities and support outreach campaigns.
• Engage with students and institutional partners to share program information.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Lead generation

CRM proficiency

Data literacy

Education

Pursuing or recently completed degree in Business/Marketing/Economics

Tools

CRM systems

Spreadsheets

Presentation software

Job description

Company Description IntrnForte is focused on closing the gap between education and employment by building a holistic ecosystem that prepares learners for modern careers. As the official upskilling partner for Bangalore North University (BNU), which includes over 285 colleges, IntrnForte offers tailored programs that help students build industry-relevant skills. The organization also partners with TEPL (Tally Education) and serves as an official reseller of Microsoft Azure certifications, expanding access to professional credentials. Through interactive masterclasses with global mentors, including experts from leading companies such as Amazon USA, learners gain practical insights and real-world perspectives. IntrnForte’s mission is to integrate skill development, career guidance, and industry partnerships to create clear pathways toward professional growth.

Role Description The Business Development Intern role is a full-time, on-site position based in Bengaluru. The intern will support business growth by identifying prospective partners, assisting with lead generation activities, and maintaining accurate records in CRM or tracking tools. Daily responsibilities include conducting market research on education and upskilling trends, analyzing data to identify new opportunities, and contributing to outreach campaigns and presentations. The intern will also engage with students, institutional partners, and training collaborators to address questions, share program information, and help build long-term relationships. Collaboration with the marketing and operations teams to align business development initiatives with organizational goals is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills to interact effectively with students, institutional partners, and internal teams.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and experience or interest in market research to interpret data and identify business opportunities.
• Ability to support lead generation activities, including outreach, follow-ups, and maintaining organized prospect records.
• Proficiency with productivity tools (e.g., spreadsheets, presentation software, CRM systems) and comfort working with data.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• High level of initiative, curiosity about the education and edtech sectors, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work on-site in Bengaluru and collaborate in a diverse, team-oriented environment.