Sales Intern (Execution & Growth)

The Closing Gap; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 89,000 - 179,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship Completion Certificate

Priority consideration for full-time roles

Job summary

A dynamic business solutions company in Thiruvananthapuram is offering a Sales Intern position. The role involves hands-on work in sales pipelines, outbound prospecting, and lead generation under a performance-linked structure. Candidates will gain real exposure to sales conversations, B2B service sales, and receive an Internship Completion Certificate, with potential consideration for full-time roles. It's an opportunity for self-driven individuals looking to actively engage in sales and business growth.

Qualifications

• Final-year students, fresh graduates, or early-career professionals interested in sales and business growth.
• Individuals comfortable with calling, follow-ups, and customer conversations.
• Self-driven executors who prefer real responsibility over passive roles.
• Ability to learn products, pricing and sales processes quickly.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to prospects and handle inbound follow-ups.
• Execute email and LinkedIn outreach using approved templates.
• Generate and qualify leads through research and direct conversations.
• Follow up consistently to move prospects through the sales pipeline.
• Understand client needs and explain Closing Gap’s services clearly.
• Share quotes, proposals, and basic service details with prospects.
• Maintain lead trackers, call logs, and outreach records.
• Coordinate meetings between prospects and internal business heads.
• Coordinate meetings between prospects and internal business heads.
• Update CRM or internal trackers with accurate lead information.
• Track lead status, follow-ups, and conversion stages.
• Support reporting on outreach efforts, conversions, and outcomes.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Confidence in speaking with prospects and stakeholders

High ownership, discipline, and follow-through

Ability to learn products, pricing, and sales processes quickly

Tools

CRM tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Trivandrum, India | Posted on 01/15/2026

Job Description – Sales Intern (Execution & Growth)

Company: Closing Gap

Internship Type: Commission-Based Only

Duration: 3 Months

Open Positions: 2

Working Model: Onsite, Full-time (Execution-Focused)

Internship Overview

Closing Gap is a globally operating business solutions company with registered entities in India and the UK. We support SMEs, startups, and professional service firms across outsourcing, recruitment support, automation, and operational execution.

We are looking for Sales Interns who are confident in conversations, consistent with follow-ups, and willing to take ownership of outcomes. This is a hands-on, execution-heavy role designed to provide real exposure to how sales pipelines are built, nurtured, and closed.

This is a paid, performance-linked internship where results matter more than activity.

What You’ll Work On (Core Responsibilities)

• Make outbound calls to prospects and handle inbound follow-ups
• Execute email and LinkedIn outreach using approved templates
• Generate and qualify leads through research and direct conversations
• Follow up consistently to move prospects through the sales pipeline
• Understand client needs and clearly explain Closing Gap’s services
• Share quotes, proposals, and basic service details with prospects
• Handle initial queries and objections under supervision
• Maintain lead trackers, call logs, and outreach records
• Coordinate meetings between prospects and internal business heads
• Update CRM or internal trackers with accurate lead information
• Track lead status, follow-ups, and conversion stages
• Support reporting on outreach efforts, conversions, and outcomes

Who This Internship Is For

• Final-year students, fresh graduates, or early-career professionals interested in sales and business growth
• Individuals comfortable with calling, follow-ups, and customer conversations
• Self-driven executors who prefer real responsibility over passive roles

⚠️ This role is not suitable for candidates who are uncomfortable with calls, follow-ups, or performance-linked work.

Skills & Capabilities

Must Have

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Confidence in speaking with prospects and stakeholders
• High ownership, discipline, and follow-through
• Ability to learn products, pricing, and sales processes quickly

Good to Have

• Exposure to sales, lead generation, or outreach
• Familiarity with emails, LinkedIn, spreadsheets, or CRM tools
• Interest in business development or consulting-style sales

Compensation Structure

• Performance-Linked Incentives
• Commission-Based Only

What You’ll Gain

• Real exposure to sales conversations and end-to-end deal cycles
• Understanding of B2B service sales across India & UK markets
• Hands-on experience in outreach, pitching, and follow-ups
• Internship Completion Certificate
• Priority consideration for full-time sales roles at Closing Gap

How to Apply

Send your resume along with a short note on why you want to work in sales at Closing Gap to: