Business Development Intern (Admissions)

About the Role

JD - Business Development Intern (Admissions)

Job Details

Experience: 0 - 2 years Location: Bangalore (Client’s Location/ Bannergatta Road) Work mode: On-site A candidate who can join within a week may only apply. Only Bangalore candidates need to apply Job Summary We are seeking a high-calibre Business Development Intern to support strategic growth within our education ecosystem. This role offers hands-on exposure to institutional partnerships, market expansion, and student engagement, with a strong focus on interacting with students and parents to understand their goals, guide them through programs, and represent the organisation professionally. Ideal for ambitious, commercially aware candidates looking to build a solid foundation in business development.

Experience: or interest in identifying potential leads via cold calling, emailing, and social media outreach. • Goal-Oriented: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet targets. • Counseling & Relationship Management: Ability to guide students regarding courses, fees, and career paths. • Basic understanding of sales or business development processes • Research-driven mindset with good analytical ability • Presentation and negotiation skills • Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks • Comfortable with MS Office / Google Workspace Good to Have Skills • Prior internship or exposure to sales, partnerships, or ed-tech • Familiarity with CRM tools

Experience: conducting market research • Social media or marketing exposure

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with students and parents to understand their academic needs and provide accurate program guidance • Identify and evaluate partnership opportunities with colleges and academic organisations • Support the design and execution of outreach strategies to expand institutional networks • Assist in driving initiatives that enhance student acquisition and brand visibility • Coordinate and participate in meetings, presentations, and partnership discussions • Maintain structured lead pipelines, track engagement metrics, and prepare performance reports • Represent the organisation at academic events, seminars, and networking forums as required • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless partner onboarding and experience Educational

Requirements

Skills • Confident in outreach, networking, and relationship building • Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written English communication for counseling students and handling inquiries. • Sales & Negotiation: Ability to pitch, persuade, and convert leads into admissions. • Lead Generation & Management

Qualifications

• Preferred Degrees: Pursuing or recently completed an MBA (Marketing/Sales preferred), BBA, BBM, or a Bachelor’s in Commerce/Economics. • Current Students: Often, final-year undergraduate or postgraduate students are preferred. • Academic Background: A solid understanding of business, marketing principles, or counseling.