Business Development & Inbound/Outbound Intern

🚀 We're Hiring: Business Development & Inbound/Outbound Intern at Vaaniverse!
Are you interested in startups, SaaS businesses, lead generation, sales, and business growth? Do you enjoy researching companies, connecting with people, and identifying new opportunities?
Join Vaaniverse and gain hands-on experience in business development, client acquisition, and go-to-market strategy.
About Vaaniverse
Vaaniverse is a fractional CMO and growth strategy firm helping B2B and B2C SaaS companies strengthen their positioning, differentiate themselves, and drive sustainable growth through strategic marketing and demand generation.
What You'll Do
Business Development & Market Research
Research B2B SaaS companies, industries, competitors, founders, and decision-makers.
Identify potential clients and build targeted prospect lists based on ideal customer profiles (ICPs).
Analyse company positioning, products, target markets, and potential business opportunities.
Support go-to-market (GTM) research and identify opportunities for client acquisition.
Contribute ideas to improve prospecting strategies and business development processes.
Outbound Lead Generation
Identify and research potential clients using LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, Apollo, Clay, and similar tools.
Support personalised outreach through email and LinkedIn.
Draft outreach messages tailored to prospects' businesses and potential needs.
Manage follow-ups and track responses, engagement, and prospect status.
Maintain organised lead databases and update CRM records.
Inbound Lead Management
Organise and review incoming leads and business enquiries.
Help qualify leads based on their company profile, requirements, and potential fit.
Support lead nurturing and timely follow-up communications.
Assist with coordinating discovery calls and documenting prospect information.
Track lead progression and identify opportunities to improve conversion rates.
Reporting & Growth Support
Maintain accurate lead-generation and pipeline reports.
Track outreach activity, responses, qualified leads, and meetings booked.
Use Google Sheets, Excel, and AI-powered tools to support research and reporting.
Suggest improvements to lead generation, prospect engagement, and client acquisition workflows.
What We're Looking For
Strong research, written communication, and organisational skills.
Interest in business development, B2B sales, startups, and SaaS.
Familiarity with LinkedIn, email outreach, Google Sheets, or Excel.
Basic understanding of lead generation, sales funnels, or CRM systems is a plus.
Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude.
Willingness to learn new tools and take ownership of assigned tasks.
Internship Details
Duration: 3 months
Compensation: Unpaid internship
Openings: 3
Work arrangement: To be confirmed
What You'll Learn
B2B business development and client acquisition
Inbound and outbound lead generation
Prospect research and ICP identification
Email and LinkedIn outreach
CRM management and sales pipeline tracking
Go-to-market strategy and SaaS growth fundamentals
AI-powered research and reporting workflows
How to Apply
📩 Send your updated CV to cxo@vaaniverse.com
Email subject: Application – Business Development & Inbound/Outbound Intern – [Your Name]
🌐 Website: https://vaaniverse.com/
If you're eager to learn, take initiative, and contribute to real business growth opportunities, we'd love to hear from you!

Work arrangement
Yes