Outreach and Lead Engagement Intern

Saras AI Institute; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 203,112 - 243,288; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship certificate

Performance-based recognition

Job summary

Saras AI Institute in Gurugram is seeking an enthusiastic Outreach & Lead Engagement Intern to support outreach, communication, and engagement activities. This role focuses on establishing contact with prospective leads and enhancing brand presence via various outreach channels.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be comfortable with outreach tools, and have a proactive attitude. You will gain hands-on experience in sales, marketing, and business development, along with an internship certificate upon completion.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with outreach tools, CRM systems, and Google Workspace / MS Office.
• Prior experience or familiarity with lead generation or outreach activities is preferred.
• Exposure to CRM tools, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or e-mail automation tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Initiate contact with prospective leads through calls, e-mail, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and other outreach channels.
• Assist in drafting and executing outreach sequences and messages tailored to target segments.
• Coordinate with marketing, sales, and operations teams for smooth lead hand-offs.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Confident in engaging prospects over phone and digital channels

Comfortable with outreach tools and CRM systems

Strong interpersonal skills and proactive mindset

Education

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related fields

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

CRM tools

Job description

Location: On-site: Gurugram

Duration: 3–6 months (opportunity for PPO based on performance)

Stipend: 20k per month

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

About Us

Saras AI is the world’s first AI‑only higher studies institute based in the United States. We are on a mission to create the most student‑centric higher education institution globally, offering degrees exclusively in AI for both students and working professionals.

Our founding team comprises industry experts from the US and India, united by a shared vision to make high‑quality AI education accessible to everyone, with a personal touch of humanity.

About The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Outreach & Lead Engagement Intern to support our outreach, communication, and early‑stage engagement activities with prospective clients, partners, and community members. This position blends e‑mail and social outreach with meaningful engagement over phone and digital channels to strengthen lead pipelines and brand presence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Engagement & Outreach

• Initiate contact with prospective leads through calls, e‑mail, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and other outreach channels.
• Qualify and engage leads to understand their interests and needs.
• Maintain professional and courteous communication to schedule follow‑ups or next‑step interactions.
• Follow up consistently with warm leads via phone and digital messaging until they’re ready to proceed to the next stage.

Outreach Campaign Support

• Assist in drafting and executing outreach sequences and messages tailored to target segments.
• Research and build targeted lists of leads and prospects.
• Help manage outreach tools and CRM systems, updating lead status and engagement history.
• Support basic reporting of outreach performance—e.g., engagement rates, qualified leads— with insights for improvement.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Coordinate with marketing, sales, and operations teams for smooth lead hand‑offs.
• Provide feedback from calls and outreach to help refine messages and positioning.

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (and Hindi, if relevant).
• Confident in engaging prospects over phone and digital channels.
• Comfortable with outreach tools, CRM systems, and Google Workspace / MS Office.
• Strong interpersonal skills, persistence, and a proactive mindset.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related fields.

Preferred

• Prior experience or familiarity with lead generation or outreach activities.
• Exposure to CRM tools, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or e‑mail automation tools.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience in real outreach and engagement workflows used in sales, marketing, and business development.
• Improved communication, lead nurturing, and professional outreach skills.
• Exposure to CRM management, reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Internship certificate and performance‑based recognition.