Sales & Business Development Intern

Zoho; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 56,000 - 134,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training program

Paid internship after training

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Elite Tech Corporation in Coimbatore is seeking a passionate Business Development Intern to start a career in IT sales and client outreach. The role emphasizes lead generation, outbound activity, and relationship building with prospective clients.

The program begins with 1 month of unpaid training, followed by a paid internship and potential full-time opportunity based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Malayalam and English is mandatory.
• Tamil and Hindi will be an added advantage.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and listening skills.
• Comfortable with outbound calling, follow-ups and client communication.
• Self-motivated, proactive and willing to take initiative.
• Strong interest in IT Business Development / Sales.
• Willingness to learn about technology products and services.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and target-oriented environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours when required based on client requirements and time zones.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings, events or business development activities when required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and identify potential business opportunities.
• Generate, qualify and follow up with leads.
• Conduct outbound calls, emails, LinkedIn outreach and other prospecting activities.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with prospective clients.
• Understand prospect requirements and communicate suitable IT solutions.
• Schedule and participate in client meetings, discovery calls and product demonstrations.
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations and other sales documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams to support smooth execution and client satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate lead and sales activity records in the CRM.
• Track assigned activities and provide regular updates to management.
• Learn about the company's products, services, competitors and market trends.
• Communicate professionally with clients across different regions and time zones.
• Support business development initiatives, events and client meetings when required.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and consistently work towards improving business development skills.

Skills

Malayalam

English

Tamil

Hindi

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Outbound calling

Initiative

IT Business Development / Sales

Time-zone flexibility

Willingness to travel

Job description

Coimbatore, India | Posted on 10/05/2026

Elite Tech Corporation is a premier technology hub committed to fostering innovation, collaboration, and business growth in the digital age. Founded with a vision to empower businesses and tech professionals, we offer state-of-the-art infrastructure, world-class resources, and a dynamic ecosystem designed to support cutting-edge technology development across industries.

From Zoho One implementation to custom app development and business process automation, Elite Tech Corporation delivers end-to-end support tailored to the unique needs of each organization. Its goal is to equip businesses with the right tools to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Whether a startup seeking cost-effective solutions or an enterprise looking to optimize workflows, we’re your trusted partner for navigating the future of business technology.

Job Description

Business Development Intern

Role Overview

We are looking for a passionate and proactive Business Development Intern who is enthusiastic about building a career in IT Business Development / Sales.

This opportunity is intended for candidates who are passionate about developing their skills in business development, client communication, lead generation and technology sales. It is not intended for candidates who are simply exploring different job options or are undecided about their career direction.

The internship will begin with a 1-month unpaid training period. Candidates who successfully complete the training period will be considered for a paid internship based on their performance and suitability for the role. Further, based on performance, consistency, learning ability and contribution during the internship, candidates may be considered for full-time employment.

Stage 1 – 1-Month Unpaid Training

Structured exposure to IT business development and sales activities.

Learning about the company's products/services, target markets and sales process.

Training in lead generation, prospecting, communication and client handling.

Performance and learning evaluation throughout the training period.

Stage 2 – Paid Internship

Candidates who successfully complete the training period may be offered a paid internship.

Responsibilities will progressively increase based on the candidate's capabilities and performance.

Continued evaluation will be based on learning, quality of work, consistency, ownership and contribution.

Stage 3 – Full-Time Opportunity

Candidates demonstrating strong performance and suitability during the internship may be considered for full-time employment.

Full-time conversion will be based on individual performance and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and identify potential business opportunities.
• Generate, qualify and follow up with leads.
• Conduct outbound calls, emails, LinkedIn outreach and other prospecting activities.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with prospective clients.
• Understand prospect requirements and communicate suitable IT solutions.
• Schedule and participate in client meetings, discovery calls and product demonstrations.
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations and other sales documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams to support smooth execution and client satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate lead and sales activity records in the CRM.
• Track assigned activities and provide regular updates to management.
• Learn about the company's products, services, competitors and market trends.
• Communicate professionally with clients across different regions and time zones.
• Support business development initiatives, events and client meetings when required.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and consistently work towards improving business development skills.

Requirements

Eligibility & Required Skills

• Fluency in Malayalam and English is mandatory.
• Knowledge of Tamil and Hindi will be an added advantage.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and listening skills.
• Comfortable with outbound calling, follow-ups and client communication.
• Self-motivated, proactive and willing to take initiative.
• Strong interest in IT Business Development / Sales .
• Willingness to learn about technology products and services.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and target-oriented environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours when required based on client requirements and time zones.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings, events or business development activities when required.

What We Are Looking For

We are particularly looking for candidates who:

• Are passionate about pursuing a career in IT Business Development / Sales .
• Have a clear interest in client interaction, sales and business growth.
• Are willing to learn, take feedback and continuously improve.
• Are confident in communicating with new people.
• Are comfortable taking initiative rather than waiting for instructions.
• Show consistency, commitment and ownership towards assigned responsibilities.
• Are interested in developing a long-term career in the organization.
• Hands-on exposure to IT Business Development & Sales
• Structured training and skill development
• Performance-based paid internship opportunity