Business Development Intern

Futuresmith | Marketing & Tech Solutions; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Futuresmith is a boutique digital growth and brand positioning firm based in India, seeking a Business Development Intern to learn and contribute to sales, client acquisition, and growth initiatives.

You will identify potential clients, initiate conversations, generate leads, and support the overall business development process while working closely with our team in an onsite setting at Behala, Kolkata. This role offers hands-on experience in B2B outreach and market research.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Basic understanding of digital marketing and business.
• Freshers and students welcome.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients and opportunities.
• Conduct cold calls, outreach on LinkedIn/Instagram, emails, and follow-ups.
• Generate and qualify leads through various channels.
• Coordinate client requirements with internal teams.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and client communications.
• Schedule and support client meetings and discussions.
• Maintain lead databases and update outreach activities.
• Explore new opportunities via online platforms and networking.
• Support the team in achieving business development targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Research skills

Presentation skills

Digital marketing basics

Job description

• Compensation: Performance based Internship
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM | Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Performance Incentive: 10% recurring incentive on clients successfully onboarded through your efforts.

About Futuresmith

Futuresmith is a boutique digital growth and brand positioning firm that works with businesses and brands to build stronger visibility, generate growth, and create long-term market impact.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Business Development Intern who is confident, proactive, and interested in learning the fundamentals of sales, client acquisition, and business growth.

The intern will work closely with our team to identify potential clients, initiate conversations, generate leads, and support the overall business development process.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients and business opportunities
• Conduct cold calls, LinkedIn/Instagram outreach, emails, and follow-ups
• Generate and qualify leads through various channels
• Understand client requirements and coordinate with the internal team
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and client communication
• Schedule and support client meetings and business discussions
• Maintain lead databases and regularly update outreach activities
• Explore new opportunities through online platforms, networking, and market research
• Support the team in achieving business development targets

Who We're Looking For

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident and comfortable speaking with new people
• Good research and presentation abilities
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Basic understanding of digital marketing and business is an advantage
• Freshers and students looking for practical industry experience are welcome

What You Will Learn

• B2B sales and client acquisition
• Lead generation and prospecting
• Client communication and pitching
• Proposal and presentation development
• Business networking and relationship management
• Practical exposure to the digital marketing and branding industry

Note: This is an onsite role. Candidates must be comfortable commuting to the Futuresmith office at Behala Flying Club, Parnasree.