Business Development Intern

AutusKey Technology Development Pvt Ltd; Pune District; On-site; INR 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

AutusKey Technology Development Pvt Ltd is looking for an intern in Pune to bridge the gap between business and potential clients. Your role involves conducting outbound prospecting through cold calls, scheduling qualified meetings for the senior sales team, and performing market research to identify new business segments. Proficiency in English and Marathi is required, with Hindi as an advantage. This full-time internship lasts for 6 months, with a workweek of 5 days, and is ideal for final year students or recent graduates.

Qualifications

• Must be highly proficient in English and Marathi.
• Ability to speak Hindi is a significant advantage.
• Confidence in handling objections.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 40–50 cold calls daily to businesses in Pune.
• Pitch value proposition and schedule meetings for Sales Manager.
• Identify new business segments and decision-makers.

Skills

Proficient in English

Proficient in Marathi

Basic knowledge of Google Sheets

Basic knowledge of Excel

Basic knowledge of CRM tools

Strong communication skills

Education

Final year students or recent graduates (BBA, B.Com, MBA)

Job description

Your primary mission is to bridge the gap between our business and potential clients across Pune. You won't be closing the deals—you’ll be the "door opener" who identifies prospects and schedules high-quality meetings for our senior sales team.

Responsibilities

• Outbound Prospecting: Conduct 40–50 cold calls daily to businesses in Pune and surrounding regions.
• Appointment Scheduling: Successfully pitch our value proposition and fix qualified meetings/demos for the Sales Manager.
• Market Research: Identify new business segments and decision‑makers in the Pune call.
• Lead Management: Maintain and update a database/CRM of prospects, ensuring no follow‑up is missed.
• Multi‑lingual Outreach: Switch effortlessly between English (for formal pitches), Marathi (for local business owners), and Hindi to build immediate rapport.

Experience and Skills Required

• Language Fluency: Must be highly proficient in English and Marathi. The ability to speak Hindi is a significant advantage.
• Confidence: You aren’t afraid of "No." You have the "gift of gab" and can handle objections gracefully. Location: Ability to commute daily to our office in Kharadi, Pune.
• Education: Final year students or recent graduates (BBA, B.Com, MBA, etc.) looking for hands‑on sales experience.
• Tech Savvy: Basic knowledge of Google Sheets, Excel, or CRM tools.
• Type: Full‑time Internship
• Working days: 5 days a week
• Openings: 1 (Immediate)
• Duration: 6 Months