Business Development Intern

Turbostart; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Part time

Job summary

Turbostart Growth CoE is seeking a Business Development Intern to support outbound sales and lead generation across multiple client portfolios. The role offers hands-on exposure to B2B sales, prospect research, lead qualification, and client outreach. Location: Bangalore with travel across India.

Duration: 3 months. This is a paid internship with potential to convert to a full-time role based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Research companies, industries, and potential prospects.
• Build and maintain prospect lists using online tools and databases.
• Conduct outbound outreach via email, LinkedIn, and phone calls.
• Qualify leads and schedule meetings for the Business Development team.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities and prospect interactions in the CRM.
• Assist in preparing sales materials, presentations, and outreach campaigns.
• Collaborate with the team to refine messaging and outreach strategies.
• Track key metrics and provide regular updates on lead generation efforts.

Job description

Turbostart is not just a startup fund and accelerator. We are a catalyst for builders and a powerhouse of innovation. Our mission is to propel early-stage startups into the future by providing unparalleled support in technology, marketing, strategy, and beyond. We're in the business of building tomorrow's leaders - today. After 6 Years and 5 Funds, we have supported over 50 startups, spanning sectors, stages, and geographies - and this is just the beginning!

Turbostart spans India, the Middle East, the US, as well as Singapore - giving you the opportunity to gain exposure and see the impact of your work ripple across regions. Turbostart has also launched 5 Centers of Excellence across Tech, Marketing, Sales, UI/UX, and Investment Banking to support the growth of our startup network. We are looking for sharp, energetic minds who fit into these areas to join our rapidly growing ecosystem and help take Turbostart to new heights. Know more about us on https://turbostart.co/

Turbostart's Growth CoE is the revenue engine behind a portfolio of funded B2B SaaS companies. You will be part of a centralized growth function that drives pipeline across multiple high-growth businesses — each with a distinct market, a distinct buyer, and a distinct problem worth solving. The variety is real. The pace is real. And the exposure you get to different industries, different sales strategies, and senior leadership across the portfolio is something you simply don't get sitting inside one company.

What we are looking for:

Role: Business Development Intern

As a Business Development Intern, you will support the outbound sales and lead generation efforts across multiple client portfolios. This role offers hands‑on exposure to B2B sales, prospect research, lead qualification, and client outreach. You will work closely with the Business Development team to identify potential customers, initiate conversations, and contribute to pipeline growth.

Location: Bangalore (With travel across India)

Duration: 3 Months

Note: This is a paid internship, with the opportunity to convert to a full‑time role based on performance.

What you will do:

• Research companies, industries, and potential prospects.
• Build and maintain prospect lists using online tools and databases.
• Conduct outbound outreach via email, LinkedIn, and phone calls.
• Qualify leads and schedule meetings for the Business Development team.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities and prospect interactions in the CRM.
• Assist in preparing sales materials, presentations, and outreach campaigns.
• Collaborate with the team to refine messaging and outreach strategies.
• Track key metrics and provide regular updates on lead generation efforts.

What you can expect

• Practical experience in B2B sales and business development.
• Exposure to multiple industries and business models.
• Mentorship from experienced business development professionals.
• Opportunity to develop prospecting, communication, and lead qualification skills.
• Hands‑on experience with modern sales tools and CRM platforms.
• Potential opportunity for a full‑time role based on performance.

What success looks like

• Consistently generating qualified leads.
• Maintaining high-quality outreach activity.
• Effectively qualifying prospects and scheduling meetings.
• Demonstrating strong learning agility and ownership of assigned tasks.