Business Development Intern (Sales)

About the Role

Okie Dokie Solutions specializes in empowering educational institutions by providing cutting-edge technology solutions to manage the entire student lifecycle—from recruitment and admissions to academics, financial aid, billing, communication, and analytics.

As a Business Development Executive Intern, you will be responsible for establishing and nurturing partnerships with schools, colleges, and universities within your designated region.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify potential educational institutions that could benefit from Okie Dokie's offerings.
• Engage prospective clients via phone, WhatsApp, email, and in-person meetings.
• Connect with principals, administrators, and decision-makers to grasp their pain points.
• Tailor demonstrations and presentations to show how Okie Dokie addresses customer needs.
• Maintain persistent follow-ups to foster long-term partnerships.
• Accurately document leads, meetings, follow-ups, and customer interactions.
• Meet assigned sales and business development goals.
• Keep abreast of Okie Dokie's products and industry trends in education.

You will receive guidance initially by shadowing an experienced team member who will support you in client interactions and train you on identifying prospects, approaching stakeholders, understanding client challenges, presenting solutions, managing objections, and progressing sales discussions. Gradually, you will gain autonomy over your assigned area.

Candidate Profile

• Confident in initiating conversations with new people.
• Skilled at relationship-building.
• Eager to learn and curious about new developments.
• Resilient in handling rejection and persistent in follow-ups.
• Disciplined in managing tasks.
• Comfortable traveling within the assigned locations.
• Fluent in Hindi/Punjabi and proficient professional English communication.
• Familiarity with smartphones, WhatsApp, email, and other common digital tools.
• Fresh graduates are welcome; prior sales experience is not required.

Additional Information & Terms

• This is a part-time internship based onsite in the following locations: Amritsar, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Mohali, Zirakpur, and Panchkula.
• The internship duration is 6 months, beginning immediately.
• Flexible work hours and an informal dress code are provided.
• Perks include a certificate of internship, letter of recommendation, and potential job offer upon successful completion.
• Stipend ranges from INR 24,000 to INR 46,000 per month.