Business Development B2B Sales Internship (Fashion)

Company Description UCTC - Universal Classic Tshirts Co. provides premium customized clothing for businesses and corporate clients, including T-shirts, polos, shirts, jackets, caps, and more. The company focuses on high-quality fabrics and precise logo customization to help organizations strengthen their brand presence in everyday wear and at events. UCTC emphasizes detail-oriented processes, consistent quality, and dedicated customer support throughout the ordering and demo experience. A strong base of repeat customers reflects the reliability of its products and services. The team is committed to helping brands make a lasting impression across corporate events, team activities, gifting, and casual office wear.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Business Development B2B Sales Internship (Fashion) role based in Pune Division. At UCTC - Universal Classic T-Shirts, you'll work closely with the Founder's Office and get a front-row seat to how a fast-growing business wins clients, builds relationships, closes B2B deals, and delivers quality workwear at scale.
Founded by an IIM Bangalore alumnus, UCTC has built a strong reputation for serving an elite clientele across businesses and institutions. This internship is designed for individuals who want to go beyond theory and develop real-world B2B sales expertise.
Over the course of 6 months, you will learn how to identify and qualify prospects, communicate with decision-makers, understand client requirements, pitch solutions, handle objections, negotiate, close deals, and manage relationships giving you the opportunity to become highly skilled in B2B sales from prospecting to closure.
You will work on live leads and real clients, participate in sales discussions, collaborate with internal teams, and understand what it takes to turn a prospect into a long-term customer.
Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:
1. Respond to client enquiries and understand their requirements and expectations
2. Pitch products and solutions to prospective clients
3. Follow up with prospects and move opportunities toward conversion
4. Qualify leads and schedule meetings, demos, and sales discussions
5. Handle basic questions and objections and learn how to move prospects forward
6. Coordinate negotiations and support deal closures
7. Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential clients
8. Maintain CRM records and track calls, follow-ups, meetings, and conversions
9. Monitor leads through the sales funnel and ensure no opportunity is lost
10. Work with the sales team to achieve individual and team targets
11. Coordinate with the Fulfillment & Delivery team for smooth order execution
12. Ensure clear communication between clients and backend teams for accurate, defect-free deliveries
Qualifications
Strong Analytical Skills and ability to interpret market and sales data.
Effective Communication skills for interactions with clients and internal teams.
Lead Generation and Market Research skills to identify and qualify potential corporate customers.
Customer Service skills to support a positive client experience before and after sales interactions.
Interest in fashion, branding, and corporate merchandise.
Ability to work on-site in Pune Division and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in basic office productivity tools (e.g., spreadsheets, presentations, CRM is a plus).
Currently pursuing or recently completed studies in Business, Marketing, Fashion Management, or a related field.
Stipend Structure:
Fixed pay: ₹ 13,000 - 15,000 /month
Incentive pay: ₹ 2,000 - 5,000 /month
What You'll Learn & Gain:
1. Master the fundamentals of B2B sales and business development.
2. Learn prospecting, lead qualification, pitching, negotiation, and closing techniques.
3. Develop strong communication, persuasion, and relationship-management skills.
4. Gain hands-on experience with CRM systems, sales funnels, and conversion tracking.
5. Understand how businesses make purchasing decisions and how to effectively sell to decision-makers.
6. Learn how sales teams coordinate with fulfillment and delivery teams to execute orders seamlessly.
7. Work closely with the Founder’s Office and experienced sales professionals.
8. Gain direct mentorship from senior leadership on B2B sales strategies.
9. Gain end-to-end, hands-on experience in closing live B2B deals for UCTC's elite clientele.
10. Work closely with the Director on high-value B2B deals.
11. Build the confidence and skills required to independently handle B2B sales conversations.
The Outcome:
In 6 months, you won't just have internship experience on your resume — you'll have hands-on experience across the complete B2B sales cycle.
If you are ambitious, confident, curious, and excited by the opportunity to engage with real businesses, solve client problems, and close real deals, this is an opportunity to learn from the ground up and build a strong foundation for a career in B2B Sales, Business Development, and Entrepreneurship.

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