Business Development Intern – Inside Sales (Overseas Education)

Company: Benzene Corporation

Division: International Education & Career Opportunities

Location: Virar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Job Type: Full time Internship | Work from Office

Duration: 3–6 Months

Experience: Basic Exposure to business development/ sales required

Stipend: ₹4,000–₹8,000 per month

About Benzene Corporation

Benzene Corporation provides business consulting, digital solutions, and professional services, the company supports students exploring international education and career opportunities through admissions assistance, course selection, application support, visa guidance, and training and placement-related services.

Job Description

We are looking for motivated and target-oriented Business Development Interns to generate student inquiries, develop referral partnerships, and drive enrollments for overseas education programs through cold calling, digital outreach, and lead follow-ups.

The role involves connecting with prospective students, parents, educational institutions, and referral partners to generate qualified leads, schedule counseling sessions, and convert inquiries into applications and enrollments.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead Generation: Identify prospective students interested in studying abroad through online research, databases, education portals, and other relevant channels.
- Cold Calling: Contact student leads, parents, educational consultants, and institutional representatives to introduce relevant overseas education services.
- Digital Outreach: Generate inquiries through LinkedIn, email,



professional networks, and other approved outreach channels.
- Student Counseling Coordination: Understand students' basic academic backgrounds, preferred destinations, and course interests, then arrange consultations with the counseling team.
- Program Promotion: Generate inquiries for available international undergraduate and postgraduate programs, overseas MBBS pathways, hospitality training, and other relevant education opportunities.
- Lead Qualification: Record student preferences, academic details, eligibility information, and enrollment timelines to identify suitable prospects.
- Follow-ups & Conversion: Follow up with interested students and parents, address basic service-related queries, schedule counseling sessions, and support application and enrollment conversions.
- Referral Partnerships: Identify opportunities with education consultants, coaching institutes, schools, colleges, and other referral partners.
- Application Coordination: Coordinate with the internal team to track application progress, communicate pending requirements, and maintain regular follow-ups.
- CRM & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of calls, inquiries, counseling appointments, follow-ups, applications,



and enrollments using spreadsheets or CRM tools.

Eligibility

- Freshers and students pursuing BBA, BMS, B.Com, MBA, or related courses may apply.
- Strong verbal communication, persuasion, and interpersonal skills.
- Confidence in cold calling and communicating with students, parents, and professional partners.
- Basic knowledge of MS Excel, Google Sheets, LinkedIn, and online research.
- Interest in international education, student recruitment, and business development.
- Ability to work with lead generation and enrollment targets.
- Prior experience in telecalling, inside sales, or education consulting.

Stipend & Incentives

- Monthly stipend of ₹4,000–₹8,000, depending on skills and suitability.
- Performance-based incentives for eligible deals closed, as per company policy.
- Incentive opportunities linked to successful enrollments and referral partnerships.
- High-performing interns may be considered for a full-time Business Development Executive position, based on performance and business requirements.

What You Will Gain

- Practical experience in inside sales and international education business development.
- Hands-on training in cold calling, lead qualification, follow-ups, and enrollment conversion.
- Exposure to student recruitment, referral partnerships, and admissions processes.
- Professional communication, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.
- Career growth opportunities in overseas education and international training.

Pay: ₹4,000.00 - ₹8,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Business Development Intern – Inside Sales (Overseas Education) (Virar)
🏢 Benzene
📍 Virar