Business Development & Marketing (ppo Opportunity)

Cognito Excellence; Kalyani Nagar; Hybrid; INR 89,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognito Excellence in India offers a 3-month internship focused on business development, sales, marketing, or operations. You will engage in well-researched outreach, identify prospects, and help build a sustainable sales pipeline while working remotely.

You'll collaborate across teams, communicate effectively, and manage tasks independently. A pursuing or completed bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing is expected; strong initiative and reliability are valued as you contribute to growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management or related field; internship or project experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret market data and campaign performance.
• Excellent communication to present value propositions and engage stakeholders.
• Lead generation skills to identify prospects and build a sales pipeline.
• Market research to analyze competitors and identify growth opportunities.
• Customer service skills to manage client interactions and relationships.
• Familiarity with CRM tools, basic digital marketing awareness, and B2B SaaS familiarity.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out outreach and qualify leads to support new business.
• Engage with prospects, present value propositions and coordinate follow-ups.
• Track orders, coordinate delivery, and ensure smooth communication with clients.
• Maintain records and provide regular updates to teams and leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Lead generation

Market research

Customer service

CRM basics

Digital marketing awareness

B2B SaaS familiarity

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Management

Tools

CRM tools

LinkedIn

Google Sheets/Excel

Job description

Who fits this:

• Freshers, recent graduates, and final-year students interested in business development, sales, marketing, or operations.
• Communicate well, be organised and detail-oriented, take ownership of tasks, and be comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, Google Sheets or Excel, CRM tools, Canva, or AI productivity tools is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Strong Analytical Skills to interpret market data, assess campaign performance, and support data-driven business decisions.
• Excellent Communication skills to present value propositions clearly, engage stakeholders, and collaborate across teams.
• Lead Generation skills to identify prospects, qualify opportunities, and build a sustainable sales pipeline.
• Market Research skills to analyze competitive landscapes, understand customer needs, and identify growth opportunities.
• Customer Service skills to manage client interactions, address inquiries, and support long-term relationship building.
• Relevant skills such as basic CRM proficiency, digital marketing awareness, and familiarity with B2B SaaS or enterprise platforms are beneficial.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage time effectively, and meet targets and deadlines.
• Pursuing or completed bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field; prior internship or project experience in business development or marketing is an advantage.

What Success Looks Like:

• Consistent, well-researched outreach and qualified leads that support new business.
• Reliable client communication and timely follow-through on requests.
• Accurate order tracking, smooth coordination, and prompt resolution of delivery issues.
• Well-maintained records, regular updates, accountability, and a willingness to improve processes.

Compensation & Growth:

• The role begins with a 3-month internship. Compensation will follow an agreed performance-based structure, with additional incentives linked to defined targets.
• Candidates who demonstrate strong ownership, reliability, and business impact may be considered for a permanent position after the internship. Permanent salary and incentive terms will be discussed based on the role and performance.