Company Overview:
Zipped Hospitality founded in 2018 and based in Pune, is an award-winning consultancy firm that provides State of the Art Hospitality Consultancy Services to Entrepreneurs and Businesses investing in Hospitality Ventures including Hotel Development Plans, Feasibility Studies, Concept Development, Architectural Services, Project Consultancy, International & Domestic Hotel Brand Tie-up, Pre-Opening & Operational Set-up and Hotel Management Services. With a team of esteemed industry leaders and partnerships with renowned international and domestic hotel brands, Zipped Hospitality brings strategic expertise and operational excellence to every hospitality project.
Website link: https://www.zippedhospitality.com/
Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive Business Development Intern to support lead generation, market research, outreach campaigns, and brand-building initiatives. You will assist in identifying potential clients, preparing briefs & marketing collaterals, coordinating events & industry engagements, and supporting day-to-day business development activities. This role offers hands-on exposure to business development initiatives, marketing operations and stakeholder coordination within the hospitality consulting industry.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Identify potential Hotel Owners, Developers, Landowners and Investors through online Research, Databases and Industry platforms.
- Support outreach through email, WhatsApp, LinkedIn and calling campaigns.
- Schedule introductory meetings and follow-ups with prospective clients.
- Conduct basic research on Hotel Markets, Tourism Demand, Competition and New Development opportunities.
- Assist in preparing short Research Notes, City Snapshots and Opportunity briefs.
- Collect data from Online Sources, Government Portals, Hospitality Reports and Brand Websites.
- Support social media content planning and execution (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Website updates).
- Assist in preparing Marketing Collaterals, Presentations, Brochures and Pitch Decks.
- Maintain organized folders, documents and trackers for Business Development activities.
- Assist in planning Seminars, Webinars, Exhibitions and Hospitality Networking Activities.
- Prepare weekly progress reports on Leads, Outreach and Marketing Activities.
- Coordinate with the Leadership Team for ongoing assignments.
- Coordinate Award Submissions, Industry Events, Conferences, Expos and Networking Activities, including Registrations, Schedules, Documentation and Follow-ups.
- Reach out to Hospitality/Real Estate Magazines and Media platforms for Features, Articles and Brand visibility and Manage communication with editors and publishers.
Who Should Apply:
- Recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Economics, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related fields. MBA is a plus
- Strong interest in the sales, hospitality, tourism, and real estate development sectors.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and strong presentation skills
- Ability to conduct both primary and secondary research with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare professional reports and presentations is a MUST.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
What You Will Gain:
- Pre-Placement Offer (PPO): Opportunity for a full-time role based on performance
- Hands-on exposure to real-world hospitality consulting projects, client interaction, skill development in BD, marketing, research, and access to key hospitality networking opportunities.
- Guidance and mentorship from experienced hospitality consultants
- Certificate of Internship on successful completion
- Monthly stipend
Location: Viman Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra
Role Type: Internship (Full time)
Duration: 3-6 months with PPO Opportunity based on performance
Office timings: Monday to Saturday ; 9:30am to 6:30pm
This is an on-site role; preference will be given to candidates based in Pune, those able to commute daily, or those willing to relocate.
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