Position: Business Development Intern

Company: ResearchEdge Consulting Pvt. Ltd

Location: Remote

Internship Duration: 3-6 Months

Stipend: Performance-Based (Commission + Incentives)

About ResearchEdge Consulting

ResearchEdge Consulting is a leading academic research consultancy offering comprehensive services in research publications, PhD thesis assistance, journal indexing, editorial board formation, book publications, and academic consulting. We empower researchers, scholars, and institutions to achieve their academic and publishing goals with high-quality, customized support.

Position Overview

We are looking for dynamic, self-driven, and highly motivated Business Development Interns to join our growing team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in academic consulting, client handling, and sales while building valuable industry connections.

The core responsibility will be to interact with prospective clients, understand their requirements, and offer them suitable consulting services offered by ResearchEdge.

Compensation Structure

Stipend: Commission-Based Model

10% on every successful deal closure (of the total project amount).

Additional Incentives & Bonuses for exceptional performance.

Key Responsibilities

- Initiate outbound calls to potential clients (faculty, researchers, institutions, PhD scholars, authors, etc.)
- Understand client needs and identify suitable services (journal publications, thesis support,



book publishing, indexing, etc.)
- Maintain records of client interactions, inquiries, and leads.
- Convert leads into confirmed deals by clearly explaining service advantages and offerings.
- Collaborate with the senior consulting and editorial team to customize solutions for clients.
- Regular follow-ups with prospective clients to ensure closure.
- Support business development campaigns, email marketing, and institutional outreach.
- Provide inputs for improving sales processes based on client feedback.

Eligibility & Requirements

- Graduate / Postgraduate / MBA students (Business, Management, Marketing, or related fields preferred).
- Excellent communication skills (English proficiency a must).
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to understand academic consulting services.
- Self-motivated with a target-oriented mindset.
- Prior experience in sales, tele-calling, or business development will be an added advantage.

Learning Outcomes

- Practical exposure to business development in academic consulting.
- Real-time client handling and deal closure experience.
- Enhanced communication, sales, and negotiation skills.
- Opportunity to work directly with senior management.
- Certificate of Completion & Letter of Recommendation upon successful completion.

How to Apply

Interested candidates to fill the form : https://forms.gle/mRPanvcNw9nV89Ym6

📌 Business Development Intern (India)
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