Business Development Intern (Sales) - Work From Home

Internship Overview

Thriving Soft Solutions Private Limited seeks a motivated and organised Business Development Intern to collaborate closely with the company's founder on diverse outreach and business initiatives. This position is remote and spans six months, with immediate start options.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in technical recruitment efforts, job market outreach, coordination of resumes, and LinkedIn activities specifically for a chess academy.
• Conduct targeted research on technical recruiters, staffing agencies, consulting companies, and potential business contacts via online platforms like LinkedIn and Google.
• Initiate professional LinkedIn connection requests and convey approved introductory messages to relevant industry professionals.
• Identify recruiters involved with remote IT contract or C2C opportunities related to healthcare IT, data analytics, business analysis, solution architecture, and artificial intelligence.
• Manage multiple tailored resumes, ensuring the appropriate one is selected for specific job vacancies.
• Coordinate with professional resume writers to update resumes as needed.
• Maintain well-organised trackers documenting recruiters, companies, job openings, outreach efforts, responses, and follow-ups.
• Perform professional follow-ups with recruiters and contacts using given guidelines and templates.
• Support LinkedIn profile enhancement by networking, sharing approved posts, engaging with relevant content, and growing the professional network.
• Contribute to business development and marketing for The Squarely Chess Center, an online chess academy.
• Research potential partners such as schools, chess clubs, communities, parent groups, and educational organisations for chess programs.
• Reach out to prospects including students, parents, schools, clubs, coaches, and community groups using pre-approved communication.
• Share verified chess academy content within social media and community groups, monitoring potential leads.
• Keep separate lead and follow-up trackers for IT/recruitment and chess academy projects.
• Provide consistent daily updates reporting completed tasks, received responses, outstanding follow-ups, and next-day priorities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must be able to work from home and start between September 22, 2026, and October 27, 2026.
• Applicants should commit to a six-month internship.
• Relevant skills and interest in business development and related areas are essential.
• Women seeking to start or restart their careers are encouraged to apply.

Additional Requirements

• Commitment to a consistent five-day workweek, Monday to Friday, dedicating approximately 15–20 hours weekly.
• Strong professional communication and written English capabilities.
• Comfort and proficiency with LinkedIn for research, networking, and outreach activities.
• Ability to systematically organise and update Excel or Google Sheets trackers accurately.
• Capability to work independently by following detailed instructions and providing regular progress updates.
• Skills in business development, lead generation, LinkedIn marketing, recruitment, digital and email marketing, social media marketing, internet research, and effective communication.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel and Google Sheets applications.

About Thriving Soft

Thriving Soft is a vibrant staffing services provider catering to numerous sectors including engineering, FMCG, banking, insurance, finance, telecom, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, sales, marketing, accounting, administration, IT, and ITeS.

Stipend and Benefits

• Monthly stipend ranging between INR 8,000 and INR 10,000.
• Certificate and letter of recommendation upon completion.
• Flexible work hours with a five-day workweek.