Business Development Intern

Business Development Intern

Company: Vyve Agency

Location: Whitefield, Bengaluru

Work arrangement: On-site

Employment type: Paid Internship

Duration: 2 to 3 months

Work schedule: 5 day work week with flexible working hours

About Us:

Vyve works with SaaS companies on product launches, go to market campaigns, marketing and creative initiatives.

We are looking for a Business Development Intern to work closely with the founder and support business development across the Indian SaaS and technology ecosystem.

This role is suited for someone who actively follows startups, technology, SaaS, marketing and go to market strategies and wants practical exposure to how companies identify, approach and work with potential clients.

Responsibilities:

• Research SaaS companies, startups, founders and potential clients across India
• Identify and qualify relevant business development opportunities
• Assist with outbound communication through LinkedIn, email and other relevant channels
• Research prospective clients before initiating conversations
• Assist with lead generation and maintaining prospect information
• Participate in discovery and client onboarding calls
• Work directly with the founder on business development activities
• Support preparation for client conversations and meetings
• Contribute to business development messaging and outreach strategies
• Track outreach activity, conversations and opportunities
• Stay informed about developments across the Indian SaaS and startup ecosystem

What we're looking for:

• Strong interest in SaaS, technology and the Indian startup ecosystem
• Good understanding of basic marketing and go to market concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to research companies and understand their products and business models
• Comfortable communicating with founders, senior professionals and potential clients
• Strong curiosity and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Good understanding of digital content, branding and creative work

A background in marketing is preferred but no specific degree or academic qualification is required.

Previous experience in business development, sales, marketing or working at a SaaS company is a plus but is not mandatory.

Creative:

The role also involves working closely with marketing and creative teams, so an understanding of design, branding and content is useful.

You do not need to be a designer; however, having good visual judgment and an understanding of what makes marketing and creative work effective will be an advantage.

Client Exposure:

You will participate in client discovery, onboarding and business development conversations from the beginning of the internship.

This will involve working directly with founders, CXOs, marketing leaders and other senior stakeholders at SaaS and technology companies.

You will also work directly with the founder of Vyve on business development strategy, prospect research, outreach and client conversations.

Compensation

• Monthly stipend: ₹20,000 to ₹40,000
• Performance based incentives: Additional incentives may be provided based on agreed performance criteria and business development outcomes
• The final stipend within the stated range will depend on the candidate's experience, skills and interview assessment

Work Environment:

This is a fully on site role in Whitefield, Bengaluru.

The internship follows a 5 day work week with flexible working hours, subject to business and client requirements.

Who this role is for:

This role would be a good fit for someone who wants practical exposure to:

• Business development
• SaaS sales
• Go to market strategy
• Marketing
• Client acquisition
• Founder led sales
• Startup ecosystems
• B2B communication

The internship will involve direct responsibility and regular interaction with clients rather than being limited to administrative or research tasks.

How to apply

Apply through LinkedIn Easy Apply with your resume. Alongside, you can ping me at [Confidential Information]

• As part of the application, you may also share a short response about a SaaS company, startup, product launch or go to market campaign that you found interesting and why.