Business Development Intern
Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive Business Development Intern to support our market expansion and growth initiatives. You will assist in lead generation, conduct market research, and maintain CRM data integrity. This role offers hands-on experience in qualifying leads and preparing professional pitches for senior team members.
Responsibilities
- Identify and research potential corporate clients
- Conduct competitor analysis and market research
- Qualify leads and maintain CRM data
- Assist in drafting outreach emails and proposals
- Prepare pitch materials and progress reports
Required Skills
- Pursuing or holder of a degree in Business/Marketing/HR/International Business
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Familiarity with CRM tools (preferred)
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and research potential corporate clients, partners, and decision-makers through LinkedIn, industry directories, and market news.
- Conduct competitor analysis to track market trends, pricing strategies, and new product offerings.
- Qualify incoming leads to ensure they match our ideal customer profile (ICP) before passing them to senior BD managers.
- Assist in drafting highly personalized, compelling outreach emails and messages to prospective clients.
- Maintain data integrity within our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system by accurately logging touchpoints, updating client profiles, and tracking deal stages.
- Coordinate and schedule introductory meetings between prospective clients and senior team members.
- Help customize pitch decks, proposals, and marketing collateral to address the specific pain points of prospective clients.
- Prepare brief background profiles on target companies and executives prior to major pitch meetings.
- Assist in compiling weekly/monthly progress reports on lead generation metrics and campaign conversion rates.
- Participate in team brainstorming sessions to contribute fresh ideas for market entry strategies.
Job Requirements
- Education: Currently pursuing or a recent graduate with a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Human Resources, International Business, or a related field.
- Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) or Google Workspace.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or basic CRM tools is a major plus, but not mandatory.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and keep data meticulously structured.