Company Description RefEngine is India’s marketplace for verified employee referrals, connecting job seekers with employees at over 340 leading companies, including global technology and major Indian firms. The platform matches candidates with real employees who can provide referrals, offers end-to-end tracking of referral status, and supports preparation through mock interviews. By removing the need for personal insider connections, RefEngine helps make access to top employers more transparent and equitable.

The organization focuses on simplifying the referral process and improving outcomes for both candidates and referrers.

Role Description As a Business Development Associate intern at Referral Engine, you will support the growth of partnerships and user acquisition through targeted outreach and relationship building. On a day-to-day basis, you will research potential partners and markets, generate qualified leads, and assist in presenting RefEngine’s value proposition to companies, communities, and potential collaborators. You will help prepare and deliver presentations, maintain communication with prospects, and contribute to business development reports and CRM updates.

This is a remote internship role,



offering adaptable collaboration with cross-functional teams and exposure to startup operations and product-led growth.

Qualifications

- Candidates should possess strong Presentation Skills and be comfortable creating and delivering Presentations to diverse audiences.
- Candidates should possess Lead Generation skills, including prospecting, outreach, and basic pipeline management.
- Candidates should possess Market Research skills, with the ability to analyze target segments, competitor offerings, and partnership opportunities.
- Candidates should possess effective Communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage with partners and internal stakeholders.
- Interest in business development, sales, or startup ecosystems; prior internship experience in related areas is a plus.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage time well, and collaborate with a distributed team.
- Pursuing or holding a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
- Comfort with using online tools (CRM systems, spreadsheets, and communication platforms) to track activities and outcomes.

📌 Business Development Associate (India)
🏢 Referral Engine
📍 India