Export Consultant Intern

Department: Export Consulting & Business Development

Industry: Global Trading | Export-Import | Business Consulting

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Employment Type: Internship

Stipend: ₹5,000 – ₹30,000 per month, based on skills, relevant experience and performance during the selection process.

Duration: 1 Month

About the Role

FlairList Global is looking for ambitious BBA / MBA / International Business / International Management students and graduates who want hands-on exposure to global trade, export consulting, business strategy, sales and client management.

This is not a theoretical internship.

You will work directly with real businesses and entrepreneurs, understand their business models, identify international growth opportunities, participate in 1-to-1 strategy and consultation calls, and assist in converting business opportunities into real consulting and export engagements.

You will get exposure to the complete journey:

Lead → Consultation → Business Analysis → Strategy → Service Pitch → Client Onboarding → Export Opportunity → Execution

If you are interested in international business, consulting, sales, entrepreneurship and global trade, this role gives you the opportunity to learn by working on real business situations.

Your Role — What You'll Work On1. Client Consultation & Business Understanding

- Participate in 1-to-1 strategy and consultation calls with business owners, entrepreneurs and aspiring exporters.
- Understand the client's:
- Business model
- Products/services
- Current sales
- Target markets
- Business challenges
- Growth objectives
- Export readiness
- Ask relevant questions to understand the client's business and identify potential opportunities.
- Assist senior consultants in preparing business and export strategies for clients.
- Maintain structured notes and follow-ups after consultation calls.

2. Business Consulting & Growth Strategy

- Analyze client businesses and identify practical growth opportunities.
- Assist in developing revenue-focused business strategies.
- Study areas such as:
- Market expansion
- Product positioning
- Sales opportunities
- International markets
- Customer acquisition
- Export potential
- Help convert complex business problems into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Track implementation and follow up with clients where required.

3. Export Consulting & International Market Research

- Research international markets and identify potential opportunities for Indian businesses.
- Study:
- Product demand
- Target countries
- Market trends
- Buyer requirements
- Competitive landscape
- Pricing opportunities
- Assist in identifying products that have potential for India → Global expansion.
- Support consultants in preparing export opportunity reports and recommendations.
- Learn how different industries and products operate across international markets.

4. Service Pitching & Business Development A key part of this internship will be participating in 1-to-1 strategy and consultation calls and learning how to convert genuine business needs into relevant solutions.

You will

- Understand the client's challenges and requirements.
- Identify where FlairList Global's services can create value.
- Assist in presenting and pitching relevant services, including:
- Export Consulting
- Export Mentorship
- Business Consulting
- International Market Expansion
- Trade Facilitation
- Present solutions in a consultative, problem-solving manner rather than using a generic sales pitch.
- Handle questions and objections with guidance from senior team members.
- Follow up with qualified prospects and assist in moving opportunities towards closure.

The objective is not simply to sell. It is to understand the client's business,



identify a genuine requirement and recommend the right solution. 5. Client Onboarding & Relationship Management

- Assist in onboarding new consulting and export clients.
- Understand client expectations, objectives and requirements.
- Maintain regular communication and follow-ups.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure client requirements are communicated correctly.
- Build professional relationships with business owners and decision-makers.
- Maintain accurate records of client discussions, requirements and next steps.

6. Export Opportunity & Trade Facilitation

- Assist in identifying potential:
- International buyers
- Suppliers
- Distributors
- Business partners
- Market opportunities
- Support the team in connecting relevant buyers, suppliers and stakeholders.
- Assist with product selection and market suitability analysis.
- Understand international trade requirements and commercial considerations.
- Support senior consultants in facilitating export opportunities for clients.

7. Trade Operations & Execution Gain practical exposure to the end-to-end export/trade lifecycle, including:

Product → Sourcing → Buyer → Pricing → Negotiation → Documentation → Logistics → Shipment → Delivery

Assist with

- Export documentation
- Trade coordination
- Logistics coordination
- Supplier/buyer communication
- Internal operational follow-ups
- Coordination with EXIM and logistics partners

You will work under the guidance of senior team members while learning how actual international transactions are executed. 8. Negotiation & Deal Support

- Participate in discussions with buyers, suppliers and business stakeholders where appropriate.
- Assist in understanding commercial terms and pricing.
- Research market pricing and competitive offers.
- Support senior consultants during negotiations.
- Learn how profitable and mutually beneficial international trade deals are structured.
- Develop practical business negotiation skills.

9. Sales Pipeline & Revenue Contribution

- Assist in managing the consulting and export sales pipeline.
- Follow up with qualified leads.
- Track:
- Consultations
- Proposals
- Follow-ups
- Conversions
- Client onboarding
- Identify opportunities for additional services based on genuine client requirements.
- Contribute towards consulting and export revenue generation.

10. Business Research & Opportunity Identification You will regularly research businesses, industries and international markets to identify potential opportunities.

Research may include

- High-demand Indian products
- International buyer markets
- Emerging export categories
- Country-specific opportunities
- Industry trends
- Competitor analysis
- International pricing
- Potential business partnerships

The objective is to develop the ability to look at a business and ask: “Where is the next growth opportunity?”

11. Client Meetings & Real Business Exposure

This role may involve participating in real client meetings, business discussions, trade events and company activities.

You may interact with

- Entrepreneurs
- Exporters
- Manufacturers
- Traders
- Business owners
- International buyers
- Suppliers
- Service providers
- Industry professionals

This gives you exposure to real business situations rather than classroom case studies. Whenever travel or on-location presence is required for official company work, transportation and other reasonable work-related arrangements/expenses will be taken care of by the company, as applicable.





12. Documentation, CRM & Reporting

- Maintain accurate records of client interactions and opportunities.
- Update CRM/sales pipeline information.
- Prepare basic client and market research reports.
- Document consultation findings and action points.
- Track follow-ups and ensure assigned tasks are completed on time.
- Maintain organized records of export opportunities and business prospects.

Who We're Looking For Ideal Candidate We are particularly interested in:

- BBA students/graduates
- MBA students/graduates
- International Business students
- International Management students
- Students/graduates with an interest in Export-Import, Global Trade, Consulting or Business Development

We Value

- Strong communication skills
- Business curiosity
- Analytical thinking
- Confidence speaking with business owners
- Interest in international markets
- Good English communication
- Willingness to learn sales and consulting
- Ability to research and understand businesses
- Strong follow-up discipline
- Skilled attitude
- Ownership and execution mindset

Prior export-import experience is not mandatory. We are more interested in candidates who can learn quickly, communicate confidently and think commercially.

Preferred Skills

- Business research
- Market research
- Excel / Google Sheets
- PowerPoint / presentations
- CRM familiarity
- Sales & business development
- Negotiation
- International business fundamentals
- Export-import fundamentals
- Financial/commercial understanding
- Strong written and verbal communication

What You'll Learn During the internship, you will get practical exposure to:

- International trade
- Export consulting
- Global market research
- Business consulting
- Client strategy
- 1-to-1 business consultations
- Consultative selling
- Sales & negotiation
- Client management
- Export documentation
- Trade operations
- International buyer discovery
- Business development
- Revenue generation
- Real-world business execution

You will have the opportunity to learn directly from real client situations, real business problems and real international trade opportunities.

What Success Looks Like

By the end of the internship, you should be able to:

Understand a business → Identify its growth opportunity → Analyze its export potential → Participate in a strategy consultation → Recommend relevant solutions → Support client onboarding → Contribute to export execution.

The goal is to develop you from a business student into a commercially capable business & export professional.

Important Note

This is not a classroom-style internship where your role is limited to research or observation.

You will be expected to actively participate in:

- Client calls
- Business consultations
- Market research
- Service pitching
- Sales follow-ups
- Client onboarding
- Export opportunity identification
- Trade coordination
- Real business execution

You will receive guidance from senior team members, but initiative, communication and ownership are expected. If you want an internship where you simply complete assigned tasks, this may not be the right role.

If you want to understand how businesses acquire clients, expand internationally, sell consulting services and execute real export opportunities, this role is designed for you.

Career Opportunity

High-performing interns may be considered for full-time opportunities with FlairList Global based on performance, business understanding, communication skills, ownership and contribution to the organization.

This internship can serve as a pathway into roles across:

Export Consulting | International Business | Business Development | Client Success | Sales | Trade Operations | Business Consulting

Pay: ₹5,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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