Business Development Associate (Internship For 6 Months)

About the Role:

The Business Development Associate/Intern will support the company's growth initiatives by assisting with lead generation, client outreach, digital marketing activities, and brand-building support.

Role & responsibilities:

• Support lead generation through online research, digital platforms, LinkedIn, email outreach, cold calling, and professional networking channels.
• Research potential clients, industries, competitors, and market segments relevant to the company's services.
• Support digital marketing activities across relevant platforms, including social media updates, email campaigns, campaign research, and content coordination.
• Maintain and update lead databases, prospect trackers and follow-up sheets
• Support brand-building activities by helping prepare and update pitch decks, company presentations, brand books, credentials, and other marketing collateral.
• Coordinate with senior team members to understand company offerings, client requirements, and value propositions.
• Stay aware of basic market trends, competitor activity, and digital marketing practices that may support business development efforts.

Preferred candidate profile:

• Recent graduate, postgraduate, or final-year student, preferably pursuing or having completed a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, Management, Communications, or a related discipline.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with some practical exposure to business development, sales, marketing, or lead generation, through internships, academic projects, freelance assignments, volunteering, or similar experience is a plus.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office or equivalent productivity tools;
• Basic understanding of AI-enabled tools and their use for research, drafting, data organization, prospecting, or workflow improvement.
• A professional attitude, and a genuine interest in building a career in business development, sales, marketing, or client relation

Perks and benefits:

• Good working environment with a supportive, professional, and collaborative team.
• Performance-based incentives and additional benefits may be provided based on individual contribution and lead generation.
• Travel allowance or conveyance support for any client visits and official business meetings, as per company policy.
• Opportunity to learn, grow, and gain hands-on experience in business development, client communication, and digital marketing.
• Mentoring and guidance from senior team members to help the candidate develop practical skills and confidence.
• Exposure to real business scenarios, client interactions, market research, and brand-building activities.
• Internship may be converted into a full-time contract or employment opportunity, based on performance.