Business Development Intern (Admissions)

Experience: 0 - 2 years

Location: Bangalore (Client's Location/ Bannergatta Road)

Work mode: On-site

A candidate who can join within a week may only apply.

Only Bangalore candidates need to apply

Job Summary

We are seeking a high-calibre Business Development Intern to support strategic growth within our education ecosystem. This role offers hands-on exposure to institutional partnerships, market expansion, and student engagement, with a strong focus on interacting with students and parents to understand their goals, guide them through programs, and represent the organisation professionally. Ideal for ambitious, commercially aware candidates looking to build a solid foundation in business development.

Must Have Skills

Confident in outreach, networking, and relationship building

Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written English communication for counseling students and handling inquiries.

Sales & Negotiation: Ability to pitch, persuade, and convert leads into admissions.

Lead Generation & Management: Experience or interest in identifying potential leads via cold calling, emailing, and social media outreach.

Goal-Oriented:Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet targets.

Counseling & Relationship Management: Ability to guide students regarding courses, fees, and career paths.

Basic understanding of sales or business development processes

Research-driven mindset with good analytical ability

Presentation and negotiation skills

Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks

Comfortable with MS Office / Google Workspace

Good to Have Skills

Prior internship or exposure to sales, partnerships, or ed-tech

Familiarity with CRM tools

Experience conducting market research

Social media or marketing exposure

Key Responsibilities

Engage directly with students and parents to understand their academic needs and provide accurate program guidance

Identify and evaluate partnership opportunities with colleges and academic organisations

Support the design and execution of outreach strategies to expand institutional networks

Assist in driving initiatives that enhance student acquisition and brand visibility

Coordinate and participate in meetings, presentations, and partnership discussions

Maintain structured lead pipelines, track engagement metrics, and prepare performance reports

Represent the organisation at academic events, seminars, and networking forums as required

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless partner onboarding and experience

Educational Qualifications

Preferred Degrees: Pursuing or recently completed an MBA (Marketing/Sales preferred), BBA, BBM, or a Bachelor's in Commerce/Economics.

Current Students: Often, final-year undergraduate or postgraduate students are preferred.

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