This is an unpaid opportunity

Company Description

Project ZeroCost is an advertising and marketing initiative focused on making high-quality marketing solutions accessible to organisations of all sizes. The team delivers creative design, strategic marketing, social media management, and consultation services to help brands grow and strengthen their market presence. With a commitment to data-driven strategies and impactful results, Project ZeroCost supports emerging businesses and community-focused organizations through both paid and pro bono work. The organization values collaboration, continuous learning, and community partnerships to ensure clients receive effective, sustainable marketing support.

Joining Project

ZeroCost means contributing to a mission that views quality advertising as a right rather than a privilege.

Role Description

As a Business Development Intern at Project ZeroCost, you will support efforts to identify new business opportunities and nurture relationships with prospective clients. In this remote internship role, you will assist with lead generation activities, including researching potential partners, qualifying leads, and maintaining contact databases. You will conduct market research to understand industry trends, target audiences, and competitor offerings, and help prepare summaries and reports for the team.

Day-to-day tasks may include drafting outreach messages, supporting client communication,



coordinating follow-up activities, and collaborating with marketing and design team members to align business development initiatives with ongoing campaigns. You will also contribute ideas to improve processes and participate in virtual meetings to learn from experienced professionals and gain exposure to real-world business development practices.

Qualifications

- Strong Analytical Skills and Market Research abilities to assess opportunities, interpret data, and support strategic decision-making.
- Effective Communication and Customer Service skills to engage professionally with prospects, clients, and internal team members.
- Interest or experience in Lead Generation, including identifying potential clients, qualifying leads, and maintaining accurate records.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage time effectively, and handle multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Comfort with digital tools such as CRM systems, spreadsheets, and online collaboration platforms; familiarity with marketing or advertising is a plus.
- Current enrollment in or recent completion of a program in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated curiosity, willingness to learn, and a team-oriented mindset aligned with a community-focused, mission-driven organization.

📌 Business Development Intern (India)
🏢 Project ZeroCost
📍 India