Business Development Intern

OneThrive | Employee Engagement and Team Building; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

OneThrive | Employee Engagement and Team Building is seeking a Business Development Intern to drive growth, engage with potential clients, and support deal closures. You will work closely with the founding team on real business challenges and gain exposure to events where execution meets strategy.

The role offers practical experience in digital marketing, client relationship management, and B2B outreach, with scope to convert to a full-time position based on performance.

Qualifications

• Students or recent graduates interested in Business Development, Sales or Marketing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivation, eager to learn, and able to take initiative.
• Comfortable with on-site work and client-facing roles.
• Certificate of Completion
• Opportunity to convert into a full-time role based on performance.
• Real-world exposure to business operations and client management with a fixed stipend.
• Dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and reaching out to potential clients and partners.
• Support the business development team in lead generation and follow-ups.
• Coordinate and assist during on-ground events and client engagements.
• Maintain and update CRM systems with accurate client data.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and new opportunities.
• Collaborate with the team on outreach strategies and campaign execution.
• Assist in creating presentations, proposals, and pitch decks.
• Practical exposure to Business Development and Sales processes.
• Hands-on experience in Digital Marketing fundamentals.
• Understanding of client relationship management and B2B interactions.
• Exposure to event execution and coordination.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Initiative

Self-motivation

Client-facing

Education

Pursuing degree or recent graduate

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Duration: 3 to 6 months (Minimum 3 months commitment required)

Working Days: Monday to Friday

About the Role

This is not a typical “sit-and-observe” internship. As a Business Development Intern, you will be directly involved in driving growth for the company, working closely with the founding team on real business challenges. From identifying potential clients to initiating conversations and supporting deal closures, you will play an active role in building and scaling our outreach efforts. You will also gain firsthand exposure to how client relationships are built and managed, along with the opportunity to be part of on-the-ground events where execution meets strategy. In addition, you’ll gain practical experience in digital marketing, understanding how campaigns, messaging, and positioning contribute to business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and reaching out to potential clients and partners
• Support the business development team in lead generation and follow-ups
• Coordinate and assist during on-ground events and client engagements
• Maintain and update CRM systems with accurate client data
• Conduct market research to identify trends and new opportunities
• Collaborate with the team on outreach strategies and campaign execution
• Assist in creating presentations, proposals, and pitch decks
• Practical exposure to Business Development and Sales processes
• Hands‑on experience in Digital Marketing fundamentals
• Understanding of client relationship management and B2B interactions
• Exposure to event execution and coordination

Who Should Apply

• Students or recent graduates interested in Business Development, Sales, or Marketing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self‑motivation, eager to learn, and able to take initiative
• Comfortable with on‑site work and client‑facing roles
• Certificate of Completion
• Opportunity to convert into a full-time role based on performance
• Real‑world exposure to business operations and client management with a fixed stipend
• Dynamic and fast‑paced work environment