Business Development Intern – Market Research Sales

Department: Business Development / Sales

Employment Type: Internship

Location: wakad

Experience: Freshers

Duration: 6 months

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Business Development Intern to join our sales team and support our business development activities in the Market Research and Consulting space.

The intern will work closely with the sales team to identify potential clients, conduct prospect research, generate leads, initiate conversations with decision-makers, and support the sales process from lead generation to client follow-up.

This role is well suited for someone who wants to build practical experience in B2B sales, business development, market intelligence, and client relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct B2B lead generation and prospecting using LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, company websites, databases, and other relevant sources.
- Identify and research potential clients across different industries and geographies.
- Identify relevant decision-makers and influencers within target organizations.
- Support email outreach, LinkedIn outreach, and other business development activities.
- Assist the sales team in preparing personalized outreach messages based on client profiles and business requirements.
- Follow up with prospects and maintain regular communication throughout the sales cycle.
- Understand client requirements and coordinate with the research team when required.
- Assist in sharing relevant market research reports, sample reports, proposals, and commercial offerings with prospective clients.
- Maintain and update prospect and lead information in CRM or internal databases.
- Track lead status, follow-ups, responses, and sales activities.
- Support the sales team in scheduling meetings and maintaining client relationships.
- Conduct basic research on industries, companies, competitors, and market trends to support business development activities.




- Meet assigned daily/weekly/monthly activity and lead-generation targets.
- Learn and follow the company's sales processes, communication standards, and client engagement practices.

Required Skills
- Robust verbal and written communication skills.
- Good proficiency in English.
- Comfortable communicating with professionals through email, LinkedIn, and other business channels.
- Good internet research and information-gathering skills.
- Basic understanding of B2B sales and business development.
- Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Strong follow-up and organizational skills.
- Ability to work with targets and deadlines.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace.
- Willingness to learn about different industries and market research concepts.

Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, Economics, Management, or a related field.
- Prior internship or academic exposure to sales, business development, marketing, or lead generation is an advantage.
- Experience with LinkedIn, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRM tools, Apollo, ZoomInfo, or similar platforms is a plus.

What You Will Learn
- B2B sales and international business development.
- Lead generation and prospecting strategies.
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator and other prospecting tools.
- Client communication and professional email writing.
- Sales funnel and pipeline management.
- Market research and industry intelligence.
- Working with international clients and decision-makers.
- Proposal, quotation, negotiation, and follow-up processes.
- CRM and sales-performance management.

Performance Expectations The intern will be expected to consistently contribute to:
- Qualified lead generation.
- Prospect identification and database building.
- Email and LinkedIn outreach.
- Follow-up activities.
- Sales meetings/opportunities generated.
- Accurate CRM and activity reporting.
- Overall support of the business development pipeline.

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹17,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Business Development Internship (Wakad)
🏢 Reportsinsights consulting
📍 Wakad