Business Development Internship - Admissions

Experience: 0 - 2 years
Location: Bangalore (Client’s Location / Bannergatta Road)
Work mode: On-site
Stipend: 10k
A candidate who can join within a week may only apply.
Only Bangalore candidates need to apply
Job Summary
We are seeking a high-calibre Business Development Intern to support strategic growth within our education ecosystem. This role offers hands-on exposure to institutional partnerships, market expansion, and student engagement, with a strong focus on interacting with students and parents to understand their goals, guide them through programs, and represent the organisation professionally. Ideal for ambitious, commercially aware candidates looking to build a solid foundation in business development.
Must Have Skills
Confident in outreach, networking, and relationship building
Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written English communication for counseling students and handling inquiries.
Sales & Negotiation: Ability to pitch, persuade, and convert leads into admissions.
Lead Generation & Management: Experience or interest in identifying potential leads via cold calling, emailing, and social media outreach.
Goal-Oriented: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet targets.
Counseling & Relationship Management: Ability to guide students regarding courses, fees, and career paths.
Basic understanding of sales or business development processes
Research-driven mindset with good analytical ability
Presentation and negotiation skills
Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks
Comfortable with MS Office / Google Workspace
Good to Have Skills
Prior internship or exposure to sales, partnerships, or ed-tech
Familiarity with CRM tools
Experience conducting market research
Social media or marketing exposure
Key Responsibilities
Engage directly with students and parents to understand their academic needs and provide accurate program guidance
Identify and evaluate partnership opportunities with colleges and academic organisations
Support the design and execution of outreach strategies to expand institutional networks
Assist in driving initiatives that enhance student acquisition and brand visibility
Coordinate and participate in meetings, presentations, and partnership discussions
Maintain structured lead pipelines, track engagement metrics, and prepare performance reports
Represent the organisation at academic events, seminars, and networking forums as required
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless partner onboarding and experience
Educational Qualifications
Preferred Degrees: Pursuing or recently completed an MBA (Marketing/Sales preferred), BBA, BBM, or a Bachelor’s in Commerce/Economics.
Current Students: Often, final-year undergraduate or postgraduate students are preferred.
Academic Background: A solid understanding of business, marketing principles, or counseling.

Work arrangement
No