Business Development & Sales Intern/Trainee

Monk Industries; Indore District; On-site; INR 167,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Monk Industries is offering an internship focused on Business Development, Sales, Client Acquisition, and Relationship Management. You will gain hands-on exposure to the complete B2B sales lifecycle from prospecting to deal closure, while developing skills in outreach, discovery, and negotiations.

Ideal candidates are ambitious, energetic, and people-oriented, with a willingness to learn about market research, cross-functional collaboration, and CRM management.

Qualifications

• Excellent at verbal and written communication.
• Strong in interpersonal communication and relationship building.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented.
• Familiarity with prospecting tools like LinkedIn Navigator is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential clients through LinkedIn, referrals, databases, events, and other sourcing channels.
• Research and qualify prospects based on business requirements.
• Build, maintain, and expand a healthy sales pipeline.
• Maintain lead and client information in the CRM and record calls/meetings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Prospecting

CRM familiarity

Tools

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Apollo

CRM platforms

Job description

At Monk Industries, sales is not about convincing people to buy, it’s about understanding their needs, building trust, solving problems, and helping clients find the right solutions.

We’re looking for ambitious, energetic, and people-oriented individuals who want to build a career in Business Development, Sales, Client Acquisition, and Relationship Management. This internship offers hands‑on exposure to the complete B2B sales lifecycle, from prospecting and outreach to discovery, proposals, negotiations, relationship management, and deal closure.

If you enjoy talking to people, understanding business challenges, solving problems, and contributing directly to growth, this opportunity is for you.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Identify potential clients through LinkedIn, referrals, databases, events, and other sourcing channels.
• Research and qualify prospects based on business requirements.
• Build, maintain, and continuously expand a healthy sales pipeline.
• Keep lead databases accurate, organized, and up to date.

2. Client Outreach & Engagement

• Connect with prospective clients through calls, email, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and other professional channels.
• Initiate meaningful conversations and understand client requirements.
• Schedule discovery calls, meetings, and product/service demonstrations.
• Maintain timely and professional follow‑ups throughout the sales process.

3. Sales & Business Development

• Present Monk Industries’ products and services with confidence and clarity.
• Understand customer pain points and recommend relevant solutions.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and presentations with guidance from senior team members.
• Support negotiations and contribute to closing business opportunities.
• Work toward individual sales targets and business development KPIs.

4. Relationship Management

• Build long‑term client relationships rather than focusing solely on immediate sales.
• Maintain regular communication with prospects and existing clients.
• Serve as a professional first point of contact throughout the sales journey.
• Maintain accurate lead and client information in the CRM.
• Record calls, meetings, conversations, and follow‑ups.
• Monitor pipeline movement and ensure opportunities are progressing.
• Prepare daily and weekly sales activity reports.

6. Market Research

• Research industries, competitors, customer segments, and emerging market opportunities.
• Identify potential partnerships and business collaborations.
• Gather customer insights to strengthen sales strategies.
• Share relevant market intelligence with the team.

7. Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Marketing, HR, Operations, and Project teams.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support seamless client onboarding.
• Assist with campaigns and initiatives designed to generate qualified business leads.
• Contribute ideas to improve customer acquisition and sales processes.

What This Role Is Not

This is not a traditional telecalling job.

• Not cold calling all day.
• Not a script‑based telecalling role.
• Not limited to lead generation.
• Not about pressuring customers into buying.
• Not an isolated sales position.

Instead, you’ll be involved in research, conversations, problem‑solving, relationship building, business development, and the complete sales process.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Excellent at verbal and written communication.
• Confident speaking with professionals and decision‑makers.
• Strong in interpersonal communication and relationship building.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and results‑oriented.
• A good listener with strong negotiation and problem‑solving abilities.
• Comfortable handling rejection and learning from it.
• Organized and disciplined with follow‑ups.
• Curious about sales psychology, business strategy, and customer behaviour.
• Professional, accountable, and willing to take ownership.

Good to Have Not Mandatory

• Prior experience in sales, telecalling, business development, or customer support.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, or similar prospecting tools.
• Experience working with CRM platforms.
• Basic understanding of B2B sales.
• Knowledge of digital marketing or business operations.
• Public speaking or presentation experience.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this internship, you’ll gain practical exposure to:

• Business Development
• Client Acquisition
• Negotiation & Closing
• CRM Management
• Relationship Management
• Corporate Communication
• Business Strategy
• Revenue Operations
• Market Research

Why Join Monk Industries?

This internship goes beyond traditional sales training.

You’ll work on real business opportunities, interact with prospective clients, understand how businesses make purchasing decisions, and learn how structured sales systems contribute to revenue growth.

You’ll gain skills that are transferable across startups, agencies, SaaS companies, consulting firms, and enterprise sales teams.

Whether you’re looking to build a career in business development, sales, entrepreneurship, consulting, account management, or client relationships, this internship can provide a strong foundation through real‑world experience.

Our Philosophy

Business Development is more than selling products.

It is about creating opportunities, understanding problems, solving them effectively, and building relationships that drive sustainable growth.

If you’re ready to learn by doing, take ownership, and grow with a fast-moving team, we’d love to have you at Monk Industries.