Company: Unstaff
Employment Type: Internship
Duration: 3–6 months(first 2 months unpaid)
Location: Remote
Industry: AI / Data Operations / B2B Services
About Unstaff
Unstaff is a managed data operations and AI support company helping AI and technology companies execute human-powered data workflows at scale.
We work across areas such as data collection, annotation, verification, transcription, multilingual data, AI/LLM evaluation, human feedback, web research and other project-specific data operations.
We are looking for a Sales Development Representative (SDR) Intern to help us build our B2B sales pipeline and connect with potential clients across India and international markets.
What You'll Do
Research AI, robotics, technology, SaaS and data companies that may require data operations or human-powered workflows.
•Identify relevant decision-makers such as founders, procurement managers, operations leaders, AI/ML teams, data operations teams and partnership teams.
•Build and maintain qualified prospect lists.
•Conduct detailed company and prospect research before outreach.
•Write and send personalized cold emails and LinkedIn messages.
•Manage structured follow-ups with prospects.
•Track outreach, responses and opportunities using spreadsheets/CRM tools.
•Qualify inbound responses and identify genuine business opportunities.
•Schedule qualified meetings with the founder/business team.
•Research government tenders, PSU opportunities and institutional procurement opportunities relevant to Unstaff.
•Identify larger companies and prime contractors that may require subcontracting or additional data-operations capacity.
•Help improve our outbound sales process based on response rates and feedback.
•Maintain accurate records of prospects and communication.
What We're Looking For
- Strong written and verbal English communication.
- Good research and internet-search skills.
- Ability to understand a company and its business before reaching out.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable using LinkedIn,
Google Sheets/Excel and basic productivity tools.
- Good communication and persuasion skills.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
- Interest in startups, technology, AI, B2B sales or entrepreneurship.
- Previous sales experience is not required.
Who Can Apply?
Students, fresh graduates and early-career candidates interested in B2B sales, startups, technology and entrepreneurship are welcome to apply. Candidates from any academic background can apply. A strong ability to research, communicate and learn is more important than your degree.
Internship Structure &
- Growth
This is a 3–6 month internship designed as a hands-on B2B sales experience.
First 2 months: Unpaid internship/training period.
After 2 months: The internship becomes paid based on performance and continuation.
3–6 months: Performance will be evaluated throughout the internship.
Full-time opportunity: Based on performance during the internship, a full-time paid role at Unstaff may be offered.
The internship will involve real-world prospecting, client outreach and sales development rather than purely observational work.
What You'll Gain
•Hands-on experience in international B2B sales
•Prospecting and lead generation
•Cold email and LinkedIn outreach
•Account and decision-maker research
•CRM and sales pipeline management
•AI/data industry exposure
•Enterprise procurement and vendor research
•Government tender research
•Startup and founder-led sales experience
•Chance to work directly with the founding team
Performance Expectations
We care more about quality than spam or volume.
The goal is not simply to send hundreds of emails.
You will be expected to:
Research →
- Identify →
- Personalize →
- Reach Out →
- Follow Up →
- Qualify →
- Book Meetings
Candidates who consistently demonstrate strong performance, initiative and ownership will have the opportunity to grow with Unstaff.
To Apply
Apply through LinkedIn with your resume.
Join Unstaff and help build the sales engine of an emerging AI data-operations company.
📌 Sales Development Representative (SDR) InternB Sales (India)
🏢 Unstaff
📍 India