Department: Sales & Business Development

Job Title: Business Development Intern

Employment Type: Internship

Reporting To: Business Development Manager / Owner

Job Location: Kolhapur, Maharashtra

1. Job Purpose

To support the company's business growth by identifying potential customers, generating business leads, following up with prospects, promoting clay brick-making machines and assisting the sales team in converting enquiries into orders.
1. Key Responsibilities

A. Lead Generation

- Identify potential customers interested in clay brick-making machines.
- Generate leads through Google, social media, online directories and other platforms.
- Research brick manufacturers, entrepreneurs and construction-related businesses.
- Maintain a database of prospective customers.

B. Customer Communication

- Contact potential customers through phone calls and WhatsApp.
- Explain basic product features and machine specifications.
- Understand customer requirements and business needs.
- Share product catalogues, videos and company information.

C. Sales Support & Follow-up

- Follow up with interested customers regularly.
- Schedule customer meetings and product demonstrations.
- Coordinate with the sales team for quotations and negotiations.
- Assist in converting enquiries into confirmed orders.

D. Market Research

- Research competitors, market demand and pricing trends.
- Identify recent business opportunities and potential markets.
- Collect customer feedback and share market insights with management.

E. Reporting & CRM Management





- Update daily lead and customer follow-up records.
- Maintain accurate customer information.
- Prepare daily and weekly business development reports.
- Track lead status from enquiry to order confirmation.

1. Required Skills

- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic knowledge of MS Excel and Google Sheets.
- Confidence in making customer calls.
- Basic understanding of sales and marketing.
- Knowledge of WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram.
- Willingness to learn about industrial machinery and manufacturing products.

1. Educational Qualification

- BBA / MBA (Marketing) / B.Com / Any Graduate.
- Freshers and students pursuing graduation or postgraduation can apply.

1. Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Number of qualified leads generated.
- Number of customer calls and follow-ups.
- Number of customer meetings scheduled.
- Lead conversion and order contribution.
- Accuracy of CRM and lead records.
- Quality of market research.

1. Internship Benefits

- Practical experience in industrial sales and business development.
- Exposure to manufacturing and machinery business.
- Training in lead generation, customer handling and sales processes.
- Internship completion certificate, subject to successful completion and company policy.
- Opportunity for a full-time position based on performance and business requirements.

Note: The intern is expected to maintain professional communication, customer confidentiality and discipline while representing the company.

Benefits

- Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

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