Business Development Intern – Sales

Business Development Intern Sales

At Times Internet, we create premium digital products that simplify and enhance the lives of millions. As Indias largest digital products company, we have a significant presence across a wide range of categories, including News, Sports, Fintech, and Enterprise solutions.

Our portfolio features market-leading and iconic brands such as TOI, ET, NBT, Cricbuzz, Times Prime, Times Card, TimesBlack , Indiatimes, Whatshot, Abound, Willow TV, Techgig and Times Mobile among many more. Each of these products is crafted to enrich your experiences and bring you closer to your interests and aspirations. As an equal opportunity employer, Times Internet strongly promotes inclusivity and diversity. We are proud to have achieved overall gender pay parity in 2018, verified by an independent audit conducted by Aon Hewitt.

We are driven by the excitement of new possibilities and are committed to bringing innovative products, ideas, and technologies to help people make the most of every day. Join us and take us to the next level!

About ET Masterclass

ET Masterclass is a premium executive learning platform by The Economic Times, offering industry-led workshops across domains such as Law, Finance, Compliance, Governance, Risk, and Leadership. The platform works closely with CXOs and corporate leaders to deliver practical, outcome-driven learning experiences.

About the Role

We are looking for a driven Business Development Intern (Sales) to support our B2B sales and corporate outreach efforts. This role provides hands-on exposure to enterprise sales, client engagement, and revenue strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential corporate clients
• Build and maintain a database of decision-makers (HR, Legal, Compliance, L&D Heads)
• Conduct cold calls, email outreach, and LinkedIn prospecting
• Follow up on leads and assist in closing deals
• Pitch ET Masterclass workshops to corporate clients
• Coordinate with clients on event details and registrations
• Update CRM and track sales pipeline
• Support revenue targets and reporting

Eligibility & Skills

• Pursuing or completed Bachelors/Masters (BBA, BCom, MBA, Marketing, Law, etc.)
• Strong communication and persuasion skills
• Interest in sales, marketing, or business development
• Basic understanding of B2B sales process
• Proficiency in MS Excel / Google Sheets
• Proactive, target-oriented mindset

What Youll Gain

• Hands-on experience in B2B and enterprise sales
• Exposure to corporate client interactions and negotiation
• Learning in sales strategy and pipeline management
• Certificate & Letter of Recommendation (performance-based)
• Incentives on successful closures
• PPO opportunity for top performers