Business Development Intern

Business Development Intern

Company: Stupeco Private Limited
Location: Ahmedabad, India / Remote-Hybrid
Internship Type: Business Development & Sales
Duration: 3–12 Months
Working Hours: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST
Stipend: ₹5,000 per month + Performance Incentives
Openings: 2
Experience: Freshers / Students / Recent Graduates

About Stupeco

Stupeco is building an integrated ecosystem designed to help entrepreneurs start, operate, and grow their businesses.

We combine professional business services, technology, AI-powered tools, and an entrepreneurial ecosystem to help startups and SMEs access the support they need throughout their business journey.

As an early-stage company, we're looking for people who want more than a conventional internship—people who want hands-on exposure to how customers are acquired, partnerships are built, and a startup grows from the ground up.

About the Internship

As a Business Development Intern, you will work closely with the Founder and support Stupeco's customer acquisition and growth activities.

This is a practical role. You won't simply observe sales and business development—you'll participate in it.

You'll learn how to identify potential customers, research businesses, conduct outreach, manage leads, follow up with prospects, support meetings, and contribute towards converting opportunities into customers.

Key ResponsibilitiesLead Generation & Research

• Identify potential customers across target markets.
• Research startups, SMEs, founders, and decision-makers.
• Build and maintain prospect databases.
• Identify relevant contacts through LinkedIn, company websites, directories, and other approved sources.
• Research industries and emerging business opportunities.

Outreach & Prospecting

• Support outreach through email, LinkedIn, calls, and other approved channels.
• Introduce Stupeco and its services to potential customers.
• Assist in executing sales and lead-generation campaigns.
• Develop professional conversations with founders and business decision-makers.

CRM & Lead Management

• Add and maintain leads in the CRM.
• Keep prospect and customer information accurate and updated.
• Record outreach and follow-up activities.
• Track opportunities through different stages of the sales pipeline.
• Help ensure that potential opportunities don't get missed due to delayed follow-ups.

Follow-ups & Meetings

• Follow up with interested prospects.
• Schedule discovery calls and business meetings.
• Coordinate meeting confirmations and reminders.
• Prepare basic prospect information before meetings.
• Maintain meeting notes and next actions where required.

Sales Support

• Assist in understanding prospective client requirements.
• Support preparation of presentations, proposals, quotations, and other sales material.
• Coordinate internally for information required during the sales process.
• Support the Founder and Business Development team throughout the sales cycle.

Market & Competitor Research

• Research competitors, pricing, services, and market trends.
• Identify new industries and customer segments.
• Share relevant market insights and business opportunities with the team.

Who Should Apply?

We're looking for students, fresh graduates, or early-career professionals who:

• Are interested in Sales, Business Development, Startups, Entrepreneurship, or Consulting.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Are comfortable communicating with new people.
• Are confident using LinkedIn and online research tools.
• Have basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets.
• Are organized and comfortable maintaining data.
• Are proactive rather than waiting to be told every small task.
• Are willing to learn and accept feedback.
• Can work independently in a startup environment.

Students or graduates from BBA, B.Com, MBA/PGDM, Marketing, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Commerce, or related disciplines are preferred, but the right attitude matters more than the degree.

What You'll Learn

This internship will provide practical exposure to:

• B2B Sales
• Business Development
• Lead Generation
• Customer Acquisition
• CRM Management
• Sales Pipelines
• Client Communication
• Negotiation
• Business Research
• Proposal Development
• Startup Operations
• Entrepreneurship

You'll also get direct exposure to how an early-stage company builds its customer base and develops its go-to-market strategy.

Stipend & Incentives

Fixed Stipend: ₹5,000 per month

In addition to the stipend, interns may earn performance-based incentives/bonuses for achieving defined targets such as:

• Qualified meetings generated
• Sales opportunities created
• Customers acquired
• Revenue contribution
• Exceptional monthly performance

The incentive structure will be explained during onboarding.

Growth Opportunity

High-performing interns may be considered for:

• Internship extension
• Increased responsibilities
• Performance incentives
• Part-time opportunities
• Full-time employment opportunities
• Future Business Development / Sales roles at Stupeco

Any future employment opportunity will depend on individual performance, business requirements, and availability of suitable positions.

Why Join Stupeco?

This internship is suitable for someone who wants to understand how businesses actually grow, rather than completing an internship only for a certificate.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with the Founder.
• Participate in real customer acquisition activities.
• Communicate with entrepreneurs and business leaders.
• Work on live sales opportunities.
• Understand how an early-stage startup operates.
• Learn modern sales, CRM, research, and AI-assisted business development workflows.
• See the direct impact of your work on company growth.

Selection Process

Step 1: Application Screening
Step 2: Short Introductory Discussion
Step 3: Practical Business Development Assessment (if required)
Step 4: Final Discussion & Selection

Start Your Business Career by Building One

We're not looking for someone who simply wants an internship certificate.

We're looking for someone curious about business, sales, startups, and entrepreneurship who wants to learn by actually doing the work.

If that sounds like you, we'd be happy to hear from you.

Pay: ₹5,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ahmedabad, Gujarat