Business Development Intern (Sales & Marketing)

Rikaian Technology Pvt. Ltd.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 89,280 - 167,400; Part time

Job summary

Rikaian Technology Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai is seeking motivated Business Development Interns to support the Growth team.

You will assist in lead generation, market research, outbound prospecting, CRM management, and GTM initiatives, gaining hands-on exposure to business development processes. The role offers collaboration with sales and growth teams, with a duration of 3 to 6 months and extendable based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or related field.
• BBA/MBA students and recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Must be based in Mumbai.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good research, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, and internet research tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential clients across target industries and markets.
• Build, maintain, and update lead databases with accurate prospect information.
• Support outbound prospecting activities through email, LinkedIn, and other professional channels.
• Identify and map key decision-makers within target organizations.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to support business development initiatives.
• Coordinate with the sales team for lead qualification, follow-ups, and pipeline management.
• Assist in the preparation of sales presentations, proposals, and outreach materials.
• Maintain CRM records and ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Generate basic reports and provide insights on lead generation and outreach activities.
• Support the planning and execution of GTM campaigns and other strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

Lead Generation

Market Research

Business Development

Prospecting

CRM Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Relationship Management

MS Excel

LinkedIn Outreach

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business/Management/Marketing

Tools

HubSpot

Zoho CRM

Salesforce

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Intern

Location: Mumbai

Employment Type: Internship

Open Positions: 2

Duration: 3 to 6 months (extendable based on performance and business requirements)

Job Summary

We are seeking motivated and detail‑oriented Business Development Interns to support our Growth team. The selected candidates will assist in lead generation, market research, outbound prospecting, CRM management, and Go-To-Market (GTM) initiatives. This role provides hands‑on exposure to business development processes and an opportunity to work closely with sales and growth teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential clients across target industries and markets.
• Build, maintain, and update lead databases with accurate prospect information.
• Support outbound prospecting activities through email, LinkedIn, and other professional channels.
• Identify and map key decision‑makers within target organizations.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to support business development initiatives.
• Coordinate with the sales team for lead qualification, follow‑ups, and pipeline management.
• Assist in the preparation of sales presentations, proposals, and outreach materials.
• Maintain CRM records and ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Generate basic reports and provide insights on lead generation and outreach activities.
• Support the planning and execution of GTM campaigns and other strategic growth initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• BBA/MBA students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Must be based in Mumbai.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good research, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, and internet research tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship, project, or extracurricular experience in sales, business development, marketing, or lead generation.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn for professional networking and prospecting.
• Basic understanding of CRM platforms such as HubSpot, Zoho CRM, or Salesforce.

Skills

• Lead Generation
• Market Research
• Business Development
• Prospecting
• CRM Management
• Data Analysis
• Communication Skills
• Relationship Management
• MS Excel
• LinkedIn Outreach

Note: This is a paid internship. Skills: lead generation,crm,linkedin outreach,research,business development