Business Development-Intern

Job Summary

Job Title: Business Development Intern

Location: Pune

Department: Business Development Sales

Duration: 6 Months Internship (Can be extended based on performance)

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Business Development Intern from a Civil Engineering or Architecture background to support our business development activities in the UK and European markets. The intern will be responsible for identifying potential clients, generating leads, conducting cold outreach, and supporting the sales team in building business opportunities within the AEC/BIM industry.

This role provides excellent exposure to international business development, sales processes, and the growing BIM and digital construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential clients in the UK and European markets.
• Generate qualified leads through LinkedIn, company databases, online directories, and other research platforms.
• Perform cold calling, cold emailing, and LinkedIn outreach to prospective customers.
• Schedule meetings and demos for the Business Development team.
• Maintain and update lead information in CRM systems and sales trackers.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, competitors, and business opportunities.
• Build and maintain prospect databases for targeted marketing campaigns.
• Assist in preparing sales presentations, proposals, and marketing materials.
• Follow up with prospects and maintain regular communication.
• Collaborate with technical and marketing teams to support business development initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree pursuing/completed in:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Construction Management
  • Related AEC disciplines
• Strong interest in sales, business development, and international markets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Comfortable speaking with international clients over phone and virtual meetings.
• Good understanding of the Architecture, Engineering Construction (AEC) industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and online research tools is preferred.

Desired Skills

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Confident personality with willingness to perform cold calling activities.
• Self-motivated, target-oriented, and eager to learn.
• Good analytical and research skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Knowledge of BIM, CAD, Revit, or construction technologies will be an added advantage.

What You'll Learn

• International B2B sales and business development.
• Lead generation strategies for UK and European markets.
• CRM and sales pipeline management.
• AEC/BIM industry business processes.
• Client communication and consultative selling techniques.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Civil Engineering or Architecture graduate/final-year student.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to interact with international prospects.
• Available for a minimum internship duration of 6 months.

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