Business Development Intern

Responsibilities:

• Market Research: Conduct market research to identify potential opportunities for business growth, including new markets, industries, or customer segments.

• Lead Generation: Identify and generate leads through various methods, such as cold calling, email outreach, networking, and social media.

• Prospect Outreach: Initiate and maintain contact with potential clients or partners to establish relationships and promote the company's products or services.

• Sales Pitch: Develop and deliver compelling sales pitches and presentations to prospects, highlighting the value proposition of the company's offerings.

• Negotiation: Negotiate terms and agreements with potential clients or partners, including pricing, contracts, and terms of partnership or collaboration.

• Relationship Building: Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders to foster trust and loyalty.

• Sales Strategy: Develop and execute sales strategies to meet or exceed revenue and growth targets.

• Pipeline Management: Manage and maintain a sales pipeline, tracking leads and opportunities through various stages of the sales cycle.

• Market Expansion: Identify opportunities for market expansion and penetration and formulate strategies to enter new markets.

• Competitive Analysis: Monitor and analyze competitors' activities, products, and strategies to identify opportunities and threats.

• Reporting: Prepare regular reports and updates on sales activities, leads, and progress toward sales goals for management review.

• Product Knowledge: Develop a deep understanding of the company's products or services and how they can meet customer needs.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing, product development, and customer support, to align business development efforts with overall company goals.

• Customer Feedback: Gather and relay customer feedback and insights to inform product or service improvements and enhancements.

• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and best practices in business development.

• Travel: Depending on the industry and role, business developers may be required to travel to meet with clients, attend industry events, or explore new markets.

  
  

Requirements:

• Minimum academic qualification of a Bachelor's degree in any related discipline 
• Minimum of 1 year of sales and marketing experience 
• Excellent interpersonal and people skills
  
• Proficiency in using collaboration and productivity tools