About the role
We are looking for a motivated and proactive BDE Intern to support our business development and sales efforts. The role is ideal for someone who wants hands-on experience in lead generation, client outreach, market research, and sales operations in a fast-paced environment. The BDE Intern will work closely with the sales and business development team to identify potential clients, build outreach pipelines, support meetings, and help maintain accurate records of sales activities. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.
Responsibilities:
- Research potential clients, industries, and target markets to identify new business opportunities.
- Qualify leads by understanding their needs, business fit, budget, timeline, and decision-making process.
- Reach out to prospects in a professional and persuasive manner to introduce the company's services or products.
- Schedule meetings, demos, and follow-ups with interested prospects and internal team members.
- Maintain CRM records, lead trackers, and follow-up notes accurately and consistently.
- Support the preparation of proposals, pitch decks, presentations, and other sales materials.
- Assist in managing outbound and inbound sales communication.
- Track outreach performance, response rates, and meeting conversions.
- Coordinate with marketing, sales, and leadership teams to support business development initiatives.
- Help organize prospect lists, pipeline reports, and campaign updates.
- Follow up with leads regularly to maintain engagement and move opportunities forward.
Requirements:
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic understanding of sales, business development, and client outreach.
- Ability to research and analyze target markets and prospects.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, result-oriented, and eager to learn.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Preferred Qualities:
- Interest in sales, marketing, or business development.
- Confidence in speaking with prospects and stakeholders.
- Ability to write professional emails and messages.
- Basic understanding of B2B sales or SaaS business models.
- Familiarity with CRM tools such as HubSpot, Zoho, or similar platforms.