Sales Development Associate (SDR) Intern / Trainee

Rooted AI Solutions; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct exposure to the founder

Learn AI consulting and B2B sales

Real client interaction from Day 1

Exposure to CRM & automation tools

Growth into higher roles

Job summary

RootedAI in India is looking for a Sales Development Associate to be the first point of contact for potential clients. You will identify opportunities, connect with prospects, maintain the CRM, schedule meetings, and support the sales pipeline from outreach to closure.

This role is ideal for someone aiming for a long-term career in B2B sales, consulting, or client success, with on-the-job exposure to CRM and automation tools and growth into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Fluent Tamil is required.
• Hindi speaking is an added advantage.
• Basic knowledge of CRM software, Google Sheets and Excel.
• Willingness to learn, curiosity and high self-discipline.
• Interest in AI and technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead Generation & Outreach: Cold calling, LinkedIn outreach, cold emails, WhatsApp messages, follow-ups and discovery meetings.
• CRM Management: Update CRM after every interaction, track lead status, notes, follow-ups and weekly reports.
• Sales Support: Understand services, qualify leads, identify pain points, prepare quotations and assist in closing deals.
• Client Communication: Build professional relationships, handle objections and ensure a positive client experience.
• Administrative Tasks: Maintain outreach tracker, call logs, daily activity reports and organize sales docs.

Skills

Tamil

Hindi

Tools

CRM software

Google Sheets

Excel

Job description

About RootedAI

RootedAI helps businesses automate operations using AI, intelligent workflows, and custom software solutions. We work with startups and enterprises to build AI-powered products, business automations, and digital transformation solutions. We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn sales, business communication, and client relationship management—not just someone looking for a job.

About the Role

As a Sales Development Associate, you’ll be the first point of contact for potential clients. Your responsibility is to identify opportunities, connect with prospects, maintain an organized CRM, schedule meetings, and support the sales pipeline from first outreach to deal closure. This role is ideal for someone who wants to build a long‑term career in B2B Sales, Business Development, Consulting, or Client Success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation & Outreach: Cold calling, LinkedIn outreach, cold emails, WhatsApp business messages, following up with warm leads, and scheduling discovery meetings.
• CRM Management: Updating CRM after every interaction, maintaining lead status, recording meeting notes, tracking follow‑ups, and generating weekly sales reports.
• Sales Support: Understanding RootedAI services, qualifying leads, identifying pain points, explaining company offerings, preparing quotations/proposals, and assisting in deal closure.
• Client Communication: Building professional relationships, handling objections, responding promptly, and ensuring an excellent client experience.
• Administrative Tasks: Maintaining outreach tracker, call logs, preparing daily activity reports, and organizing sales documents.

What We Offer

• Work directly with the founder.
• Learn AI consulting and B2B sales.
• Real client interaction from Day 1.
• Practical exposure to CRM and automation tools.
• Opportunity to grow into Business Development Executive, Account Manager, or Sales Manager roles.
• Learn skills that are valuable across every industry.

Compensation & Eligibility

• Initial training/internship period: First 2 months (performance‑based learning period).
• Post‑internship path: Opportunity for a full‑time position with competitive salary and incentives based on performance.
• Freshers, final‑year students, and recent graduates are all welcome to apply!

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Requirements

Fluent Tamil

Hindi speaking is an added advantage

Basic knowledge of CRM Software, Google Sheets, Excel

Willingness to learn, curiosity, and high self‑discipline

Interest in AI and technology

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The Rooted Advantage.

Build software that actually matters. No fluff, no "vanity" features. Pure tactical engineering.