Business Development Intern (Sales)

About Flexzistay
Flexzistay is India's hourly hotel booking platform built for people who need flexibility. Whether it's a business meeting, a transit layover, a freshen-up before an event, or a quick rest, Flexzistay lets you book hotel rooms for 3, 6, 9, or 12 hours and pay only for the time you use.
Currently live across Jaipur, Goa, and Udaipur, we are on a mission to redefine how India stays.
Role
We are looking for a highly motivated Business Development Intern to support our expansion by identifying new business opportunities, generating leads, and building long-term relationships with hospitality partners.
This role offers hands-on exposure to B2B sales, business development, partnership management, negotiations, and startup operations.
Responsibilities
Identify and reach out to potential hotel partners and other stakeholders
Conduct outreach through cold calls, cold emails, LinkedIn, WhatsApp and other channels
Conduct market research to identify prospective clients, market trends and business opportunities
Build and maintain relationships with hotel owners, property managers and key decision-makers
Generate, qualify and manage leads throughout the sales pipeline
Schedule meetings and coordinate partnership discussions with the founding team
Maintain accurate records of outreach, leads and follow-ups using CRM tools and spreadsheets
Identify potential strategic partnership opportunities
Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to improve outreach and conversion
Contribute towards monthly business development and partnership targets
Who Should Apply?
This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy:
Networking and communicating with people
Sales and business development
Building relationships
Negotiation and business conversations
Solving business challenges
Working in a fast-paced startup environment
You should be proactive, goal-oriented, confident and comfortable taking ownership.
Requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal, negotiation and relationship-building abilities
Confidence in interacting with prospective clients
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
Strong research, analytical and organisational skills
Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
Familiarity with CRM platforms and LinkedIn is an advantage
Skills
Cold Calling · Email Marketing · Business Development · Sales · English Proficiency · MS Excel · Lead Generation · Negotiation
What You’ll Get
Competitive stipend with performance-based incentives
Practical exposure to B2B sales, negotiations and strategic partnerships
Opportunity to work with hospitality businesses across India
Hands-on startup and business development experience
Opportunity to work closely with the founding team
Certificate of Completion
Letter of Recommendation for outstanding performers
Potential opportunity for a full-time role based on performance
Internship Details
Fixed Stipend: ₹5,000–₹10,000/month
Performance Incentives: ₹2,000–₹5,000/month
Duration: 6 months
Mode: Work from home
Start Date: Immediately

Work arrangement
Yes