Job Description
Company Name: Zeerostock Ventures
Role: Business Development Executive Intern
Location: Nashik (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate
Compensation: Performance Based Stipend
About Zeerostock Ventures
Zeerostock Ventures is a B2B platform focused on helping businesses monetize surplus and non-moving inventory. We connect suppliers, buyers, and liquidation partners to create efficient inventory movement and unlock working capital across industries.
We operate in a fast-paced startup environment where execution, ownership, and communication play a critical role in growth.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly energetic and execution-oriented Business Development Intern candidates who can help expand the Zeerostock network by identifying opportunities, onboarding stakeholders, and driving marketplace growth.
This role combines sales, market research, lead generation, relationship building, and business coordination.
You will work directly with the core team to onboard:
- Buyers
- Suppliers
- Liquidation partners
- Vendors and industry contacts
This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys speaking to people, understanding businesses, solving problems, and working in a fast-moving startup environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Development & Sales
- Identify and connect with potential buyers, suppliers, and liquidation partners
- Generate leads through calls, emails, LinkedIn, and market research
- Pitch Zeerostock's services and explain platform value propositions clearly
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with stakeholders
- Follow up consistently to drive onboarding and conversions
Lead Generation & Outreach
- Research companies, industries, and potential business opportunities
- Maintain lead databases and update outreach progress regularly
- Send cold emails, LinkedIn outreach messages, and make outbound calls
- Coordinate meetings and business discussions with prospective clients
Marketplace Growth
- Support onboarding of buyers and suppliers onto the platform
- Understand client inventory requirements and sourcing needs
- Help build strategic partnerships within relevant industries
- Gather market insights and competitor intelligence
Coordination & Reporting
- Coordinate internally with operations and product teams
- Track outreach metrics, onboarding progress, and conversions
- Prepare reports and updates on business development activities
- Maintain organized documentation and CRM records
Who This Role is For
- Someone who is confident, energetic, and good at communication
- Someone who enjoys speaking to people and building relationships
- Someone comfortable with outbound calls, follow-ups, and outreach
- Someone who thrives in fast-paced startup environments
- Someone eager to learn sales, business strategy, and market operations
- Someone who can multitask and stay organized under pressure
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Commerce, or related fields preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Comfortable with calls, emails, and client communication
- Basic understanding of sales and business development processes
- Ability to research industries and identify opportunities
- Familiarity with Excel, Google Sheets, and CRM tools is a plus
- Prior internship or sales experience is a plus, but not mandatory
Must-Have Traits
- Strong communication skills
- Ownership mindset
- Confidence and professionalism
- Persistence and follow-through
- Adaptability and willingness to learn
- Organized and execution-focused approach
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on exposure to B2B sales and marketplace operations
- Experience working directly with businesses and industry stakeholders
- Opportunity to build skills in sales, negotiation, outreach, and business strategy
- Exposure to startup growth and business scaling
- Fast learning environment with high responsibility and ownership
Challenges (Read This Carefully)
- This is a target-driven and execution-heavy role
- You will be expected to handle outreach, follow-ups, and relationship management consistently
- Some conversations and negotiations may be challenging and require persistence
- Startup environments move fast, and priorities can change quickly
If you are looking for a passive or low-interaction role, this may not be the right fit.
