Business Development Intern

Business Development Intern

Company: PopPop Labs Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Position: Business Development Intern
Type: Internship
Work Mode: On-site / Hybrid
Duration: 3 Months
Working Days: Monday to Saturday
Working Hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Experience: Freshers and students are welcome to apply

About PopPop Labs

PopPop Labs is a technology and innovation company building products across consumer technology, social platforms, robotics, and emerging technologies.

We work at the intersection of technology, community and innovation with a focus on building products that can create meaningful impact at scale.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and ambitious Business Development Intern to join our growing team.

You will work closely with the business, strategy, partnerships, and leadership teams to identify opportunities, build relationships, conduct market research, and support the company's growth initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys meeting people, communicating, researching markets, creating partnerships, and turning opportunities into business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential business partners, clients, organizations, institutions, brands, and communities.
• Build and maintain prospect and partnership databases.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
• Identify new business opportunities and potential revenue channels.
• Assist in developing partnership and business proposals.
• Reach out to potential partners through email, LinkedIn, calls, and other professional channels.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings with potential partners and stakeholders.
• Maintain regular follow-ups with leads and prospects.
• Support negotiations and partnership discussions under the guidance of the business team.
• Prepare presentations, pitch decks, proposals, and business documents.
• Track leads, outreach, meetings, conversions, and partnership pipelines.
• Assist in developing strategic partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, communities, event organizers, brands, and other organizations.
• Support business development campaigns and expansion initiatives.
• Coordinate with marketing, product, technology, legal, and operations teams when required.
• Attend business meetings and networking opportunities.
• Prepare weekly reports on outreach, leads, meetings, and business opportunities.
• Contribute ideas for improving the company's business development strategy.

Skills We're Looking For

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in communicating with new people.
• Good negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Ability to create professional emails and proposals.
• Good understanding of basic business concepts.
• Ability to use Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and presentation tools.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Willingness to take ownership of assigned projects.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and curiosity.

Preferred Candidates

Students or graduates from backgrounds such as:

• Business Administration
• Marketing
• Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Commerce
• Economics
• Law
• Communications
• Any other relevant field

Students from other disciplines with strong communication and business skills are also encouraged to apply.

What You Will Learn

During the internship, you will gain practical exposure to:

• Business development
• B2B partnerships
• Sales and lead generation
• Market research
• Client communication
• Partnership management
• Negotiation
• Business strategy
• Startup operations
• Pitching and proposal development
• CRM and lead management
• Cross-functional collaboration

Performance & Growth

Interns who demonstrate exceptional performance, ownership, communication, and consistency may be considered for:

• Extended internship opportunities
• Increased responsibilities
• Leadership roles within projects
• Future employment opportunities
• Recommendation / experience certificates

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for individuals who are:

Proactive ,Curious ,Ambitious ,Persuasive,Responsible,Entrepreneurial,Results-Oriented

If you enjoy building relationships, discovering opportunities, communicating with people, and helping a company grow, this internship is for you.

Pay: ₹5,000.00 - ₹8,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person