Sales Management Intern

Near Health; Kolkata; Hybrid; INR 102,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certificate of Internship Completion

Hybrid work in Kolkata (New Town)

Stipend INR 10,000 per month

Job summary

Near Health Aid Pvt. Ltd. in Kolkata is seeking a Sales Intern who will primarily call leads, introduce Near Health, qualify needs, and onboard providers onto our health marketplace. This paid internship offers hands-on experience in phone sales, lead management, and onboarding.The role is full-time, hybrid, for 3 months with potential to extend. You will work with the founding team, aiming to meet weekly call and conversion targets, while gaining exposure to healthcare operations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field or in progress.
• Prior experience in sales, telecalling, customer service, or outreach through internships or projects preferred.
• Strong phone etiquette and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Identify and outreach to potential healthcare leads.
• Qualify leads via calls and follow ups.
• Book product demos and onboard partners.
• Maintain records in lead tracker/CRM.

Skills

Cold calling

English and Bengali fluency

Written communication

Active listening

Organization

CRM familiarity

Healthcare interest

Education

Master's degree or in progress in related field

Tools

CRM software

Spreadsheets

WhatsApp

Job description

₹10,000 / month Posted 14 days ago

About this role

Sales InternFull-Time | Hybrid (Kolkata) | Paid Internship | 3 Months (with potential to extend)About Near HealthNear Health Aid Pvt. Ltd. is a digital marketplace that connects families with verified home health and elder care providing institutions. We simplify the process of finding and managing home-based care, from medical attendants, physiotherapists, and nurses to companions and assisted travel, ensuring safety, quality, and peace of mind. Built for transparency and trust, our platform helps care providers showcase their services, reach families actively seeking quality care, and manage their operations seamlessly.About the RoleWe're looking for a confident, people-first individual who enjoys talking to people on the phone. As our Sales Intern, your core focus will be calling leads: introducing Near Health to home health and elder care providers, following up with interested prospects, and turning conversations into partners on our platform. Once a lead says yes, you'll help onboarding them so they get up and running smoothly.This is a hands-on internship designed to give you practical experience in phone sales, lead management, and customer onboarding, while contributing to a mission that genuinely matters. You'll work closely with the founding team and learn how a growing health marketplace wins and keeps its partners.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and reach out to potential leads such as healthcare providers, clinics, wellness brands, and community partners
• Call back inbound enquiries promptly and qualify each lead's needs, size, and fit for the platform
• Clearly explain Near Health's value, answer questions, and handle common objections with patience and honesty
• Follow up persistently by phone, WhatsApp, and email until each lead reaches a clear outcome
• Book product demos and meetings for the founding team where needed
• Log every call, outcome, and next step accurately in our lead tracker or CRM
• Work toward weekly call and conversion targets, and share what's working and what isn't

Onboarding

• Guide newly signed providers through onboarding end-to-end, from documentation and verification to setting up their profile and services
• Walk providers through the platform and their dashboard by phone or video call
• Check in with new partners during their first few weeks to make sure they are settled and getting value
• Flag issues and pass on provider feedback to the team to improve the onboarding experience

Who We're Looking For

• Comfortable making cold calls and speaking with new people every day
• Clear, warm, and confident communication, both on calls and in writing
• Fluent in English and Bengali; Hindi is a plus
• Resilient and persistent, able to take a "no" in stride and keep going
• A good listener who can understand a provider's needs before pitching
• Politeness and courtesy in every interaction with leads, partners, and the team
• Organized and reliable, able to manage a busy call list and keep records up to date
• Genuine interest in healthcare, wellbeing, or social-impact work
• Comfortable with basic tools (phone, WhatsApp, email, spreadsheets); CRM familiarity is a plus

Engagement Terms

• Duration: 3 months (paid, temporary internship), with potential to extend or transition into a longer-term role based on performance and fit
• Hours: Full-time (approximately 40 hours per week)
• Location: Hybrid, based in Kolkata, with a mix of remote work and in-person days at our New Town office, plus travel to providers' offices for meetings and onboarding as required
• Stipend: Monthly stipend of INR 10,000 (paid on or before the 5th of the following month), plus performance-based additional pay tied to leads converted and providers successfully onboarded
• Reporting to: Director / Brand Lead, Near Health Aid Pvt. Ltd.
• Certificate: A Certificate of Internship Completion will be issued on successful completion and satisfactory performance

What You'll Take Away

• Real phone sales experience: prospecting, pitching, handling objections, and closing
• Hands-on experience onboarding partners onto a growing health marketplace
• Mentorship from the found

Qualifications

• Master's degree (completed or in progress) in Psychology, an MBA, Communication, Marketing, Public Health, Economics, Sociology, Literature, or a related field is the minimum requirement
• Preference for candidates with prior experience in sales, telecalling, customer service, or outreach through internships, jobs, or projects

All work, contacts, materials, and information developed or accessed by the intern during the internship will remain the exclusive property of Near Health Aid Pvt. Ltd. Interns are expected to maintain strict confidentiality regarding any non-public information, data, or strategies of the Company, both during and after the internship.