Business Development Intern (Admissions)
About this role
JD - Business Development Intern (Admissions)
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.
Must Have 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: 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
Key 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 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.