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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