Business Development Associate

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Business Development Associate based in India. We are looking for an ambitious, proactive, and results-oriented Business Development Associate to support business growth at the intersection of business and technology. In this role, you will help identify potential clients, generate qualified leads, and build relationships that drive client acquisition. You will contribute to outbound sales initiatives, email marketing campaigns, and virtual client meetings while collaborating with the wider business development team. You will also coordinate and guide interns, helping them achieve individual and team targets. This opportunity offers hands-on exposure to business consulting, digital transformation, and growth strategy. It is well suited to motivated early-career professionals eager to develop their commercial, communication, and leadership skills in a remote environment.

Identify prospective clients, initiate contact, nurture relationships, and support the onboarding of new customers. Conduct outbound sales activities, communicate with potential clients, and participate in virtual meetings to convert leads into business opportunities. Plan, execute, monitor, and optimize email campaigns to generate leads and strengthen client outreach. Coordinate, assign tasks to, and guide a team of interns to help achieve weekly and monthly performance goals. Collaborate with business development colleagues to develop growth strategies, improve prospecting methods, and increase outreach effectiveness. Track lead generation activities, monitor progress against targets, and maintain clear records of business development performance. Consistently work toward weekly and monthly targets while identifying opportunities to improve sales processes and team productivity. Requirements A background in Management, Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. Candidates graduating in 2025, 2026, or 2027 are preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with prospective clients. Good organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills, including the ability to coordinate and motivate a team. A proactive, goal-oriented mindset and willingness to take initiative in a fast-paced business development environment. Interest in sales, lead generation, client acquisition, marketing campaigns, and business consulting. Previous experience in business development, sales, or marketing is an advantage but is not mandatory. Availability to work remotely and the ability to start immediately. Willingness to commit to a long-term internship and openness to transitioning into a full-time position. Relevant skills, interests, and enthusiasm for learning and contributing to business growth. Benefits Remote flexibility: Work from home while collaborating with a business development team. Practical experience: Gain hands-on exposure to lead generation, outbound sales, client acquisition, and marketing campaigns. Leadership development: Build team management and coordination skills by guiding interns toward shared goals. Professional growth: Develop communication, negotiation, strategic thinking, and client relationship management capabilities. Business consulting exposure: Learn how business and technology services are positioned and marketed to prospective clients. Performance-driven environment: Work toward measurable goals and gain experience tracking business development outcomes. Potential full-time opportunity: The role is intended for candidates interested in a long-term internship with the possibility of transitioning into full-time employment. Compensation and additional benefits: Salary or stipend, healthcare, paid leave, and other benefits were not specified in the provided job description.