Business Development Intern

About the Internship

SortMyScene, India's third largest nightlife event ticketing platform, simplifies event discovery, VIP table reservations, ticket purchases, and guestlist admissions for party enthusiasts. We are seeking an energetic Business Development Executive (BDE) Intern to propel our growth initiatives. The role involves lead generation, market research, brand awareness activities, networking, and uncovering new business prospects. This internship suits individuals who thrive on engaging with diverse stakeholders, analyzing markets, and fostering professional connections to drive business expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate potential business leads using LinkedIn, online research, databases, and networking channels.
• Conduct prospect research on companies, decision-makers, and maintain a detailed database of prospects.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and customer segments to identify opportunities.
• Assist in enhancing brand visibility and engagement across various platforms.
• Develop and nurture professional relationships with clients, partners, and industry contacts.
• Support identifying new markets, partnerships, and avenues for revenue generation.
• Engage in client outreach via email, phone, LinkedIn, and other communication modes.
• Maintain consistent follow-ups with leads and monitor their progression within the sales pipeline.
• Track competitor products, pricing, and positioning for strategic insights.
• Document leads, outreach efforts, market research findings, and business development metrics.
• Collaborate effectively with sales, marketing, and management teams to implement growth strategies.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Exceptional verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and networking prowess.
• Competency in research and analytical thinking.
• Fundamental knowledge of sales and business development principles.
• Capability to identify and qualify promising leads.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and other professional networking tools.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel or Google Sheets.
• Good presentation and negotiation proficiencies.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and confident attitude.
• Ability to operate independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn continuously and take initiative.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current enrollment or recent completion of degrees in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Commerce, or related disciplines.
• Prior exposure to sales, marketing, lead generation, or business development is advantageous but not compulsory.

Additional Information

• Applicants must have a personal laptop available for work.
• Candidates should reside in Mumbai and be comfortable commuting to Goregaon.
• Work schedule is Monday through Saturday.
• Full-time, in-office presence throughout the 3-month internship is mandatory.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven sales environment.
• Effective communication with clients, prospects, and internal teams is required.

Perks

• Internship certificate upon completion.
• Letter of recommendation.
• Casual dress code.
• Complimentary snacks and beverages.