Business Development / Sales Intern — Cravent (Commission-based, 15%)

About Cravent

Cravent is a growth partner agency that blends branding, technology and sustainability to help startups and SMEs scale. We work across sustainable products, handicraft clusters, deep-tech integrations, and digital marketing to deliver measurable growth and long-term value.

Role overview

We’re looking for a proactive Business Development / Sales Intern to drive new client acquisition and support revenue growth. This is a commission-first role: 15% commission on every closed deal you bring in. You’ll work closely with our founders and delivery teams to source leads, run outreach, and convert opportunities for projects in branding, digital marketing, tech integrations, and sustainability consulting.

Key responsibilities

- Prospect and qualify B2B and B2C leads across target sectors (sustainable brands, artisan clusters, agri-tech, deep-tech startups).
- Manage outreach via LinkedIn, email, calls, and networking to generate meetings and proposals.
- Prepare and present tailored service proposals and pricing in collaboration with founders.
- Own the sales process from lead generation to contract signature; follow up until closure.
- Maintain CRM records, track pipeline metrics, and produce weekly progress reports.
- Coordinate handoff to project/delivery teams after deal closure and ensure smooth onboarding.
- Contribute ideas for lead-generation campaigns,



pricing models, and partnership opportunities.

Who should apply

- Students or early-career professionals in business development, marketing, or related fields.
- Strong communicators with proven prospecting ability and confidence on calls/meetings.
- Comfortable working remotely and independently; disciplined about follow-ups.
- Interest in sustainability, handicrafts, startups, or deep tech is a plus.
- Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRMs (HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zoho), or outreach tools is desirable.

What you’ll get

- 15% commission on revenue for deals you close (transparent tracking and timely payouts).
- Real sales ownership and direct access to founders and project leads.
- Experience selling integrated branding, digital and tech services to high-value clients.
- Mentorship in pitch design, negotiation, and proposal writing.
- Flexible hours and remote-first work culture; prospect to transition into a salaried role for top performers.

Logistics & terms

- Role type: Internship (part-time/remote) with focus on results and flexibility.
- Commission: 15% of project revenue for deals attributed to the intern (details formalized in agreement).
- Probation/trial: First month review to confirm fit and pipeline expectations.
- Tools: You will be given access to CRM templates, proposal decks, and sales collateral.

📌 Businesses Development Intern (India)
🏢 Cravent
📍 India