Business Development Intern

NovaBenefits Private Limited; India; On-site; INR 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to convert to full-time

5-day work week

Mentorship from sales leaders

Job summary

Nova Benefits Private Limited in Bengaluru is seeking two Business Development Representative (BDR) Interns for a 3–6 month program, working from the office. You will be the first point of contact for prospective clients, learn modern B2B SaaS and consultative selling, and interact with HR, Finance, and business leaders across India's fast-growing companies.

This internship is ideal for final-year students or recent graduates aiming to build a career in Sales, Business Development, or Account

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate clearly in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build relationships with HR, Finance, and business leaders.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Basic understanding of sales, business development, or customer-facing roles is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Reach out to prospective clients via calls, emails, LinkedIn, and other outbound channels.
• Qualify leads by understanding client needs and employee benefits requirements.
• Schedule qualified meetings and product demonstrations for the BDR team.
• Communicate Nova Benefits' value proposition to potential customers.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and update lead information regularly.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Ownership

Time management

Education

Final-year student or recent graduate

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Nova Benefits is building India's most loved employee health and wellness platform. We work with some of the country's best employers to give their teams access to high-quality healthcare, and we believe technology is the unlock that makes this possible at scale. We are not just another insurance broker. We think of ourselves as an HR tech company that happens to hold an IRDAI broking license. Our north star is employee happiness, not premium volume.

We are backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, SIG, Better Capital, Titan Capital, and Multiply Ventures, and we are a Series A company with a strong track record of building fast and building well.

Job Description

Location: Bengaluru (Work from Office)

Duration: 3–6 Months

Number of Openings: 2

About the Role
As a Business Development Representative (BDR) Intern, you will be the first point of contact for prospective clients and play a key role in helping companies discover how Nova Benefits can improve employee healthcare and wellness. You will work closely with experienced sales professionals, learn modern B2B SaaS and consultative selling techniques, and gain exposure to conversations with HR leaders, Finance teams, and business decision-makers across some of India's fastest-growing companies.

This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in Sales, Business Development, or Account Management within a fast-growing technology startup.

What You’ll Do

• Reach out to prospective clients through calls, emails, LinkedIn, and other outbound channels.
  
• Qualify leads by understanding their business needs and employee benefits requirements.
  
• Schedule qualified meetings and product demonstrations for the Business Development team.
  
• Clearly communicate Nova Benefits' value proposition to prospective customers.
  
• Maintain accurate CRM records and update lead information regularly.
  
• Follow up consistently with prospects throughout the sales cycle.
  
• Conduct market and competitor research to identify new business opportunities.
  
• Gather customer feedback and share actionable insights with the Product and Sales teams.
  
• Meet daily outreach targets and contribute to pipeline generation.
  
• Work towards achieving outreach, meeting, and pipeline generation goals.
  

What We’re Looking For

• Final-year students or recent graduates from any discipline.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  
• Self-driven, disciplined, and eager to learn.
  
• High ownership and a willingness to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
  
• Comfortable engaging with HR, Finance, and business leaders over calls and virtual meetings.
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
  
• Basic understanding of sales, business development, or customer-facing roles is an added advantage.
  

What Makes You Stand Out

• Persistence and resilience.
  
• Curiosity to understand customer problems and business challenges.
  
• Strong listening skills and the ability to handle objections confidently.
  
• Previous internship or project experience in Sales, Business Development, Customer Success, or Marketing.
  
• Exposure to HR Tech, SaaS, Insurance, Employee Benefits, or B2B sales is an added advantage.
  
• Experience interacting with HR teams, CHROs, Finance teams, founders, or senior business leaders is a plus.
  

Why join Nova Benefits?

• Opportunity to convert into a full-time Business Development Representative (BDR) role based on performance.
  
• Clear career progression to Business Development Manager and Key Account Manager roles.
  
• Gain hands-on exposure to enterprise sales by interacting with HR, Finance, and business leaders across leading organizations.
  
• Learn modern B2B SaaS and consultative selling from experienced sales professionals.
  
• Work in a high-performance, merit-driven culture where growth is driven by ownership and results.
  
• Be part of a flat hierarchy where your ideas and contributions are valued regardless of your experience level.
  
• Enjoy a 5-day work week with a culture that prioritizes employee health, learning, and long-term career growth.
  

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in B2B SaaS and consultative selling.
  
• Training in outbound prospecting, lead qualification, CRM management, and sales communication.
  
• Exposure to startup execution, customer discovery, and product feedback loops.
  
• Mentorship from experienced sales leaders.
  
• Build strong communication, negotiation, and business development skills for a successful career in enterprise sales.
  

Note: This internship offers the opportunity to convert into a full-time Business Development Representative (BDR) role based on performance.

If you're ambitious, enjoy interacting with people, and want to kick-start your career in sales at one of India's fastest-growing HR Tech startups, we'd love to hear from you.