Marketing & Business Development Intern – MarkAssist (AI Sales Agent Platform)

Location: Pune / Remote

Duration: 3 to 6 Months

Type: Internship (Unpaid)

Conversion Opportunity: High-performing interns may be offered a full-time role after 3 months based on performance.

About MarkAssist

MarkAssist is an AI-powered Autonomous Sales Agent platform that helps organizations identify market opportunities, discover buyer intent, map decision-makers, engage prospects across multiple channels, and automate sales outreach at scale.

The platform leverages AI, data intelligence, and automation to help businesses generate qualified leads, book meetings, nurture prospects, and accelerate revenue growth.

Role Overview

We are looking for ambitious, energetic, and growth-oriented Marketing & Business Development Interns who want hands-on exposure to B2B sales, AI products, SaaS business development, lead generation, digital marketing, and client engagement.

This internship is ideal for students and fresh graduates who want practical experience working directly with startup founders, sales leaders, and enterprise clients.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

Identify potential clients across industries.
Research companies, decision-makers, and target accounts.
Generate leads through LinkedIn, email campaigns, WhatsApp, and other channels.
Conduct outbound prospecting and initial client outreach.
Schedule meetings and demos for the leadership team.
Maintain CRM and lead tracking systems.
Follow up with prospects and nurture relationships.

Marketing

Support digital marketing campaigns.
Create and manage LinkedIn outreach campaigns.
Assist in content creation for social media, blogs, newsletters, and email campaigns.
Research market trends, competitors, and customer needs.
Help build brand awareness and thought leadership initiatives.
Support webinar, event, and community engagement activities.

Market Research

Analyze industry trends and market opportunities.
Identify potential customer segments.
Track competitor activities and positioning.
Generate insights that support sales and marketing strategies.

Skills Required

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Confidence in speaking with business professionals.
Basic understanding of sales, marketing, or business development.
Comfortable using LinkedIn, email, and digital communication tools.
Good research and analytical skills.
Self-driven and eager to learn.
Ability to work independently in a startup environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Pursuing or completed Bachelor's/Master's degree in:
Business Administration
Marketing
Management
Engineering
Computer Science
Commerce
Communications
Interest in:
AI
SaaS
B2B Sales
Startups
Technology Products

What You Will Learn

Enterprise B2B Sales
SaaS Sales Processes
Lead Generation & Prospecting
Account-Based Marketing (ABM)
LinkedIn Outreach Strategies
Market Intelligence & Competitive Analysis
CRM Management
Sales Funnel Management
AI-Powered Sales Automation
Startup Growth Strategies

Performance Evaluation

Interns will be evaluated on:

Lead generation activity
Prospect engagement
Meeting bookings
Research quality
Campaign execution
Communication skills
Overall contribution to business growth

Internship Benefits

Direct mentorship from startup founders and business leaders.
Practical exposure to AI, SaaS, and B2B sales.
Internship Certificate upon successful completion.
Letter of Recommendation for exceptional performers.
Opportunity to work on real client acquisition projects.
Potential conversion to a full-time Business Development Executive, Marketing Executive, or Growth Associate role after 3 months based on performance.

Ideal Candidate

This role is suitable for individuals who want to build a career in:

Business Development
Sales
Marketing
Growth
SaaS
AI Products
Startup Ecosystems