Company Description
The Creative Breed is a marketing and creative advertising agency based in Pune that helps brands achieve their goals through innovative digital solutions. Our team consists of dynamic, creative professionals dedicated to understanding human emotions and consumer behavior to deliver impactful campaigns. We specialize in crafting immersive digital stories that align with brand ideals and enhance customer engagement. With a focus on creating meaningful and memorable brand experiences, we strive to support growth and success for our clients.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sales Intern to support our Sales and Business Development teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the foundational elements of modern sales: targeted outreach/prospecting and data analysis. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, proactive, and comfortable working with both people and numbers.
Key Responsibilities
- Outreach & Prospecting (Approx. 60% of time)
- Lead Generation: Research and identify high-quality potential leads and accounts (prospects) that fit our ideal customer profile (ICP) using tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, industry directories, and internal databases.
- Database Management: Maintain and enrich the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) with accurate prospect information, ensuring data integrity.
- Initial Engagement: Assist in drafting and customizing outreach sequences (emails, LinkedIn messages) for initial contact under the guidance of Sales Development Representatives (SDRs).
- Performance Tracking: Monitor the success rates of various outreach efforts (open rates, reply rates, conversion) to provide initial performance insights.
Data Analysis & Reporting (Approx. 40% of time)
- Sales Metrics: Collect, clean, and analyze key sales and marketing data (e.g., outreach volume, conversion rates by channel, lead source performance).
- Reporting: Create simple, actionable reports and dashboards to visualize outreach effectiveness and identify trends or bottlenecks in the sales pipeline.
- Market Research: Conduct research to identify emerging market segments, competitive trends, or new contact sources to enhance targeting strategies.
- Process Improvement: Summarize analytical findings and suggest data-backed improvements to our prospecting processes and Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) definition.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Bachelor's degree program (Business, Economics, Marketing, Data Science, or a related field preferred).
- Strong interest in a career in sales, business development, or data analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets is required (ability to use pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and basic formulas).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experience or knowledgeable with a CRM (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) or sales engagement tools is a plus, but not required.
What You Will Gain
- Real-World Experience: Hands-on training in the core functions of a modern, data-driven sales organization.
- Mentorship: Direct mentorship from experienced Sales and Business Development leaders.
- Skill Development: Enhanced skills in data analysis, strategic research, professional communication, and CRM management.
- Networking: Opportunities to network across different departments within the company.
