Business Development Intern

Marketocrat; India; Remote; INR 89,000 - 167,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Hands-on experience

Career growth

Job summary

Marketocrat in India is seeking a Business Development Intern who is smart, proactive, and eager to learn. You will engage with potential clients, support lead generation, and contribute to growth initiatives across marketing and technology solutions.

The role offers hands-on experience in outreach, client communication, and proposal preparation, with remote-first collaboration and opportunities to develop core business development skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in business development, sales, marketing, or client engagement.
• Strong confidence and the ability to communicate clearly with different stakeholders.
• Smart, proactive, quick to understand new concepts and requirements.
• Ability to build professional relationships and learn fast.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients across relevant industries and target markets.
• Conduct cold calls and outbound outreach to introduce services and opportunities.
• Generate leads through LinkedIn, social media, and other channels.
• Reach out to prospects via calls, LinkedIn, and email.
• Understand client requirements and identify marketing and tech solutions.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with prospects.
• Follow up consistently and manage a pipeline of leads.
• Support lead qualification, client acquisition, and conversions.
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and client materials.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align service offerings.
• Support marketing campaigns, branding, and growth initiatives.
• Maintain records of leads and interactions.
• Stay updated on industry trends and opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Lead generation

CRM familiarity

Digital marketing basics

Initiative

Tools

LinkedIn

Cold outreach tools

Job description

We are looking for a smart, confident, and proactive Business Development Intern who is passionate about communication, marketing, client engagement, and business growth.The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to build professional relationships. We are looking for someone who takes initiative, learns quickly, and is comfortable interacting with potential clients and exploring new business opportunities. This role offers hands-on exposure to business development, lead generation, client communication, digital marketing, and growth initiatives. You will work closely with the team to identify opportunities, connect with prospects, and contribute to the company's business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients across relevant industries and target markets.
• Conduct cold calls and outbound outreach to potential clients to introduce the company's services and identify business opportunities.
• Generate leads through LinkedIn, social media, online platforms, and other outreach channels.
• Reach out to prospects through calls, LinkedIn, email, and other professional communication channels.
• Understand client requirements and identify opportunities to offer relevant marketing and technology solutions.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with prospects and potential clients.
• Follow up with prospects consistently and maintain an organised pipeline of leads and business opportunities.
• Support lead qualification, client acquisition, and business conversion activities.
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and other client communication materials when required.
• Coordinate with internal teams to understand service offerings and ensure smooth client communication.
• Support marketing campaigns, brand promotion, and business growth initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, conversations, follow-ups, and client interactions.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market developments, and potential business opportunities.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in business development, sales, marketing, lead generation, or client engagement.
• Strong confidence and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with different stakeholders.
• Smart, proactive, and quick to understand new concepts and business requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build professional relationships.
• Willingness to learn, take ownership, and adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
• Good problem-solving, follow-up, and negotiation skills.
• Basic understanding of digital marketing, social media, and business growth concepts.
• Ability to think on their feet, handle conversations effectively, and respond appropriately to different situations.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, lead generation tools, CRM platforms, or outreach techniques will be an added advantage.
• A self-motivated and result-oriented approach to work.

Who Should Apply?

• We are looking for candidates who:Have 1–2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Are confident communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
• Enjoy interacting with people and building professional relationships.
• Are eager to learn about digital marketing, technology, and business growth.
• Take initiative rather than waiting for instructions.
• Can work independently while collaborating effectively with the team.
• Are interested in developing their skills and building a career in business development.

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience in business development and client acquisition.
• Opportunity to work in a remote-first organisation with a collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to digital marketing, branding, website development, and technology solutions.
• Opportunities to develop communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative and learning-oriented work environment.
• The opportunity to take ownership of responsibilities and contribute directly to business growth.
• Scope for professional development and career growth based on performance.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is confident, articulate, proactive, and eager to learn. They should be able to communicate ideas clearly, understand business requirements, build rapport with potential clients, and approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset.We value individuals who are curious, adaptable, take ownership of their work, and are motivated to contribute to meaningful business outcomes.If you have excellent communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a genuine interest in business development, marketing, and client engagement, we would love to hear from you.