02 Oct
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ITC INDIA
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India
Job Title: Business Development Intern (Client Outreach Calls), Remote
Job Type: Internship
Duration: [3 / 6] months
Location: Remote (India)
About the Role
This is a phone-first role. Our LinkedIn team builds targeted lead data, and you'll spend most of your day calling those prospects, introducing our company, and turning interest into meetings for our team. If you enjoy talking to people and want a career in sales or business development, this is a strong place to start. No prior experience is needed, and we'll train you on the pitch and process.
Responsibilities
- Make outbound calls daily to prospects from our lead database (this is 70-80% of the role)
- Introduce our company and offering using the pitch and script provided
- Ask simple questions to understand the prospect's role, needs, and interest
- Book meetings, demos, or follow-up calls for our team
- Handle common questions and objections politely, and escalate anything you're unsure about
- Follow up with interested prospects on WhatsApp or email
- Log every call outcome, note, and follow-up date in the tracking sheet or CRM
- Share feedback on lead quality so the LinkedIn team can improve targeting
- Work towards daily targets for calls made and weekly targets for meetings booked
- Respect do-not-contact requests and follow our outreach guidelines
Requirements
- Clear, confident spoken English and [Hindi / other language]
- Comfortable making [40-60] calls a day and handling rejection with a positive attitude
- Good listening skills and a friendly, professional tone
- Basic comfort with Google Sheets and note-taking
- Reliable phone, headset, and internet connection
- Discipline and consistency in following up
- Willingness to learn and take feedback
Nice to Have
- Any experience in customer support, sales, or college/volunteer outreach
- Awareness of AI tools and willingness to use them to prepare for calls
- Familiarity with LinkedIn or CRMs like HubSpot or Zoho
What You'll Learn
- Cold calling, pitching, and objection handling
- Qualifying leads and booking meetings
- How LinkedIn data and outreach drive sales
- Working with a CRM and reporting your numbers
Advantages
- Incentive per meeting booked
- Fully remote with flexible hours
- Training, call scripts, and regular feedback
- Internship certificate and letter of recommendation
- Possible full-time conversion based on performance
Pay: Up to ₹8,000.00 per month
Work Location: Remote
📌 Business Development Intern (Client Outreach Calls) (India)
🏢 ITC INDIA
📍 India