Business Development Intern

Xpresso Global; Kozhikode district; On-site; INR 89,000 - 167,000; Part time

Job summary

Xpresso Global is seeking a Business Development Intern in a hands-on role based at our Ernakulam office. You will support the BD team with CRM updates, lead management, and day-to-day sales operations, ensuring accurate data flow and timely client communications.

You will document client requirements, create call summaries, and help prepare proposals and presentations. The role offers learning exposure to branding and marketing work within a dynamic agency environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong interest in sales, marketing, or business operations.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel, Google Sheets, and PowerPoint.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle structured tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in updating and maintaining CRM data for all incoming and existing leads.
• Support in documenting client requirements, call summaries, and meeting notes.
• Maintain and organise lead trackers, call logs, and follow-up records.
• Assist the Sales Coordinator in scheduling meetings and sending calendar invites.
• Help prepare and organise proposal documents, presentations, and client communication drafts.
• Support in sending introductory emails, follow-ups, and onboarding documents.
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly sales reports.
• Ensure all documents, files, and data are structured, updated, and easily accessible.

Skills

CRM data management

Communication skills

Documentation

MS Excel

Google Sheets

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business/Marketing/Communications

Tools

Zoho CRM

MS Excel

Google Sheets

PowerPoint

Job description

Department: Business Development

Base Location: Ernakulam

Role ObjectiveThe Business Development Intern will support the Business Development team in managing documentation, CRM updates, and day-to-day sales operations. The role is designed to ensure smooth data flow, accurate record-keeping, and timely support across lead management and client communication processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in updating and maintaining CRM data for all incoming and existing leads.
• Support in documenting client requirements, call summaries, and meeting notes.
• Maintain and organise lead trackers, call logs, and follow-up records.
• Assist the Sales Coordinator in scheduling meetings and sending calendar invites.
• Help prepare and organise proposal documents, presentations, and client communication drafts.
• Support in sending introductory emails, follow-ups, and onboarding documents.
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly sales reports.
• Ensure all documents, files, and data are structured, updated, and easily accessible.

Key Learning Outcomes (for Intern)

• Understanding of end-to-end sales workflow (lead proposal onboarding)Hands-on experience with CRM tools (Zoho or equivalent)
• Exposure to business documentation
• Basics of sales coordination
• Real-time experience in a branding & marketing agency environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Strong interest in sales, marketing, or business operations
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel, Google Sheets, and PowerPoint
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Attention to detail and ability to handle structured tasks

Growth Opportunity

• Based on performance, interns may be considered for full-time roles such as:
• Client Relationship Executive
• Business Development Associate
• Business Development Executive (BDE)