Business Development Intern

Location: Pune, Maharashtra | Full-time | Remote

Internship: 2 Months

Experience: Freshers / 0–1 Year

Stipend: INR 5,000/-

CiteWorks Studio helps brands improve their visibility across traditional search engines and AI platforms through strategic content, digital authority-building and multichannel execution.

We are looking for a Business Development Intern who is interested in sales, market research, data mining and client acquisition. This is a practical internship where you will work closely with our Business Development team and gain hands-on experience in prospect research, lead generation, email outreach and sales tracking.

As a Business Development Intern, you will support the Business Development team in identifying potential clients, researching target markets, building prospect databases and assisting with lead generation and outreach activities.

• Assist the Business Development team in identifying potential clients and business opportunities.
• Conduct data mining through online research, business directories, LinkedIn and other relevant platforms.
• Build, maintain and update prospect databases with accurate company and contact information.
• Conduct market research to identify industry trends, competitor activities and potential growth opportunities.
• Prepare lead lists, sales reports and business development trackers.
• Assist in email outreach campaigns and follow-up activities with prospective clients.
• Verify and validate collected data to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Coordinate with internal teams for smooth lead handover and tracking.
• Maintain records of daily activities, leads generated and business development progress.
• Complete assigned tasks and projects within defined timelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of company information, client data and business strategies.
• Follow company policies, professional standards and ethical business practices.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions and performance reviews as required.

Basic knowledge or interest in some or most of the following:

• Business Development
• Lead Generation
• Data Mining
• Market Research
• Online Research
• LinkedIn Research
• Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
• Data Management and Validation
• Email Communication
• Basic Reporting and Documentation
• CRM / Sales Pipeline concepts

Candidates do not need to be experts in every area. Strong research ability, attention to detail, communication skills and willingness to learn are more important.

• Academic, personal or internship experience in Sales, Marketing or Business Development
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and online business directories
• Basic knowledge of CRM systems
• Good understanding of Excel / Google Sheets
• Strong internet research skills
• Good written and verbal communication
• Ability to organize and maintain large amounts of data
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Interest in learning sales and client acquisition strategies.

We are looking for someone who is:

Curious and eager to learn

Strong in research and analytical thinking

Detail-oriented and accurate

Comfortable working with data

Good at online research and information gathering

Interested in Business Development and Sales

Comfortable with email communication and follow-ups

Willing to take ownership of assigned tasks

Open to feedback and learning

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

A good team player with strong communication skills

We value research ability, accuracy, learning mindset and execution over simply having prior experience.

During the internship, you will gain practical exposure to:

• Business Development Processes
• Lead Generation
• Data Mining & Prospect Research
• Market Research
• LinkedIn & Online Research
• Prospect Database Management
• CRM & Sales Pipeline Management
• Email Outreach & Follow-ups
• Lead Qualification
• Competitor & Industry Research
• Sales Reporting & Business Development Trackers
• Data Verification & Validation
• Client Acquisition Strategies
• Professional Business Communication
• Working in a professional business environment

Interested candidates are requested to submit their updated resume through the application form below.

Apply Now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRpzs774IAjlRE2vRHJJlTaGnJZavcFhNB_0pZ_kM58ohS2g/viewform

We look forward to hearing from you!

Candidates with prior internship, academic project or practical experience in Business Development, Sales, Lead Generation, Market Research and Data Mining are encouraged to apply.

• Work on real-world business development activities
• Gain hands-on experience in lead generation and market research
• Learn prospecting and client acquisition strategies
• Work with modern research and CRM tools
• Develop professional communication and reporting skills
• Collaborate with experienced team members
• Gain exposure to real business development and outreach campaigns
• Opportunity to contribute to live business initiatives
• Potential opportunity for full-time employment based on performance and business requirements.

If you're ready to learn, research, connect and contribute, we'd love to hear from you!

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