Job Title
Digital Marketing Intern – Sales & SEO
Job Type
Full-Time Internship
Internship Duration
3–6 Months
Stipend
15,000 - 24,000
Location
On-site / Hybrid
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated Digital Marketing Intern - Sales & SEO who wants to gain practical experience in both business development and search engine optimization. This is not a typical calling-based sales internship. You will work on real business-growth activities such as lead generation, prospect research, client communication, SEO research, website optimization, competitor analysis, and digital marketing strategy. The role is ideal for students and freshers who want to develop a combination of sales, marketing, SEO, research, communication, and business development skills.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
- Research and identify potential clients and businesses that may require digital marketing services.
- Generate and qualify leads through Google, LinkedIn, business directories, social media, and other online platforms.
- Conduct prospect research and understand a company's online presence before approaching them.
- Contact potential clients through email, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, calls, and other professional channels.
- Understand client requirements and identify suitable digital marketing solutions.
- Explain services such as SEO, Google Ads, Social Media Marketing, Website Development, Branding, Performance Marketing, and Online Reputation Management.
- Follow up with prospects and maintain regular communication.
- Schedule meetings and consultations with qualified prospects.
- Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, quotations, and other sales materials.
- Maintain lead information and update CRM or tracking sheets.
- Monitor sales pipelines and follow up on pending opportunities.
- Conduct competitor and market research to identify new business opportunities.
SEO Responsibilities
- Perform keyword research and identify relevant search opportunities.
- Analyze competitors and their SEO strategies.
- Assist with on-page SEO optimization, including titles, meta descriptions, headings, URLs, internal linking, and content optimization.
- Research search intent and identify topics for SEO-friendly content.
- Assist in preparing SEO briefs and content requirements.
- Monitor website rankings, impressions, clicks, and other SEO performance metrics.
- Work with tools such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Keyword Planner, and SEO platforms.
- Identify basic technical and on-page SEO issues.
- Assist with backlink and off-page SEO research.
- Track SEO performance and prepare basic reports.
- Stay updated with major search engine and digital marketing trends.
Learning Opportunities
- B2B sales and lead generation.
- Prospecting and business research.
- Client communication and relationship management.
- Sales funnel and pipeline management.
- SEO and keyword research.
- On-page and off-page SEO.
- Competitor analysis.
- Google Search Console and website analytics.
- Digital marketing strategy.
- Proposal and presentation preparation.
- Client acquisition and conversion.
- Market research and business development.
Required Skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic understanding of digital marketing is preferred.
- Interest in SEO, sales, marketing, or business development.
- Good research and analytical abilities.
- Comfortable communicating with potential clients.
- Basic knowledge of Google Search, Excel/Google Sheets, and social media platforms.
- Ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Positive attitude and willingness to take responsibility.
Who Can Apply?
- Students pursuing BBA, MBA, B.Com, BCA, BA, or other relevant courses.
- Recent graduates and freshers.
- Candidates interested in building a career in Digital Marketing, SEO, Sales, or Business Development.
- Prior experience is not mandatory.
Preferred Qualities
We value candidates who are:
- Curious and willing to learn.
- Confident and comfortable communicating with people.
- Research-oriented.
- Target-driven but customer-focused.
- Self-motivated and proactive.
- Good at problem-solving.
- Interested in understanding how businesses grow online.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Performance Evaluation
- Quality and quantity of qualified leads generated.
- Prospect research and lead qualification.
- Follow-up consistency.
- Client communication.
- Sales meetings and opportunities generated.
- SEO research and implementation quality.
- Keyword and competitor research.
- Website/SEO improvements.
- Reporting and documentation.
- Learning ability, initiative, and teamwork.
What We Offer
- Hands-on experience with real clients and projects.
- Practical exposure to both Sales and SEO.
- Mentorship and training from experienced professionals.
- Opportunity to work on real digital marketing campaigns.
- Development of communication, research, analytical, and business skills.
- Internship certificate upon successful completion.
- Letter of Recommendation for deserving performers.
- Potential opportunity for a full-time position based on performance.
Career Growth
This internship can provide a strong foundation for future roles such as:
- SEO Executive → Digital Marketing Executive → SEO Specialist → Digital Marketing Manager
- Sales Intern → Business Development Executive → Account Manager → Business Development Manager
If you are looking for an internship where you can learn, research, communicate, generate business, and work on real SEO projects not just make sales calls this role is for you.