Summer Internship – Business Development

Company Description
Desai Bandhu Ambewale Amar is a 95+ year-old family business based in Ratnagiri, specializing in the cultivation and processing of Alphonso mangoes. With deep expertise in sourcing and quality, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering authentic mangoes and mango products.
Building on this legacy, we have launched House of Sips, a new-age beverage brand offering premium drinks made from real ingredients and bringing traditional Indian flavours into a modern format.
Our vision is to create a new-age beverage house that combines heritage with innovation.
Role Description
This is a 2–3 month Summer Internship in Business Development, designed primarily for MBA students looking for hands-on exposure to the Food & Beverage industry.
Interns will work closely with our sales and business development team during one of the most active periods of the year and gain practical experience in market development, institutional sales, key accounts and new business acquisition.
The internship will involve:
Identifying and approaching potential B2B and institutional clients
Supporting business development across HORECA, corporates, educational institutions, modern trade, vending and other emerging channels
Conducting market visits and identifying new business opportunities
Supporting lead generation, client meetings and follow-ups
Assisting with product sampling and market activations
Conducting competitor and market analysis
Maintaining sales pipelines and preparing basic reports
Working closely with the team on live business-development projects
Qualifications
Currently pursuing an MBA/PGDM OR a recent MBA/PGDM graduate, preferably with a specialization in Marketing, Sales, Business Development or a related field
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Genuine interest in FMCG / Food & Beverage / Sales / Business Development
Comfortable with fieldwork, market visits and direct customer interaction
Proactive, confident and willing to take ownership
Basic understanding of sales, marketing and business development
Strong negotiation and presentation skills
Proficiency in MS Office
Previous internship or sales experience is an advantage, but not mandatory
What the Intern Gets
This is not intended to be a desk-based internship. Interns will get real market exposure, work on live accounts and understand how an F&B brand builds distribution and business from the ground up.
High-performing interns may also be considered for future opportunities with Desai Bandhu Ambewale Amar / House of Sips.
Duration: 2–3 Months
Period: Summer 2027
Location: [We should decide this — Pune / Ahmedabad / Mumbai / multiple locations]
Stipend: [To be decided]

Work arrangement
No