Business Growth Intern

Business Growth Intern

Location: Hoskote & Indiranagar, Bengaluru

Company: A-THON Allterrain Pvt. Ltd.

Stipend: Only disclosed to shortlisted candidates

About A-THON

A-THON Allterrain Pvt. Ltd. is an innovation-driven mobility company focused on developing engineered-in-India, Made-in-India all-terrain mobility solutions for agriculture, defence, and extreme terrain applications.

Our mission is to build robust, intelligent, and modular mobility platforms that can operate in environments where traditional vehicles struggle including farms, plantations, rugged terrains, and mission-critical operational zones.

In alignment with Indias IDDM (Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) initiative under the Make in India vision, A-THON is committed to building high indigenous content vehicles and technologies within the country.

The company is also working towards developing mobility platforms and autonomous capabilities for defence and strategic applications, supporting India's vision of strengthening indigenous defence technology and operational mobility.

A-THON is also collaborating with ARTPARK and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to work on Assisted Autonomous Agriculture Vehicles (AAAVs) and advanced robotic mobility systems.

We are a startup at heart, which means our environment is fast-moving, hands-on, and driven by curiosity. People at A-THON dont just perform tasks they build solutions, explore ideas, and grow with the company.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Business Growth Intern who will play an important role in managing and energizing A-THONs Experience Centres located at Hoskote.

The experience centre is not just a showroom it is a space where visitors, customers, partners, investors, and enthusiasts come to experience the future of mobility being built at A-THON.

In this role, you will become the face of the experience centre, interacting with visitors, introducing them to A-THONs vision and vehicles, and helping create meaningful conversations that can translate into opportunities.

This role is ideal for someone who has strong people skills, curiosity about business, and the ability to take initiative.

If you enjoy interacting with people, learning about technology, and working in a dynamic startup environment, this role will give you hands-on exposure to real business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day functioning of the A-THON Experience Centres
• Ensure the space remains organized, welcoming, and ready for visitors
• Introduce visitors to A-THONs vehicles, technology, and company vision
• Coordinate vehicle demonstrations, walkthroughs, and product introductions
  

• Interact with visitors including farmers, entrepreneurs, industry professionals, technology enthusiasts, and potential partners
• Understand visitor interests and identify potential business opportunities or collaborations
• Create a positive and engaging experience for everyone who visits the centre
  

• Assist the team in identifying leads, partnerships, and new opportunities
• Maintain records of visitors, inquiries, and potential prospects
• Support the team with follow-ups and coordination when required
  

• Capture customer feedback and insights from interactions
• Share observations that can help improve products, messaging, or business strategy
• Help the team understand market reactions and customer expectations
  

• Support experience centre events, demonstrations, and engagement activities
• Contribute ideas for content, storytelling, and visitor engagement
• Help create moments that can be shared across social media and marketing platforms
  

Since A-THON is a growing startup, responsibilities can extend beyond a single function. You may also get opportunities to assist with:

• Events and exhibitions
• Product demonstrations
• Business meetings and partner visits
• Market research and opportunity exploration

At A-THON, everyone contributes beyond defined roles and that is where the real learning happens.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who brings energy, curiosity, and initiative into the room.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfort in interacting with diverse groups of people
• A natural business mindset and curiosity about markets
• A creative and proactive approach to problem solving
• Positive energy and the ability to create good customer experiences
• Discipline and responsibility in managing tasks independently
• Willingness to learn quickly and adapt in a startup environment

Most importantly, we value individuals who take initiative rather than waiting to be directed.

What You Will Gain

This internship is designed to provide real exposure to business and innovation, not just routine tasks.

At A-THON, you will gain:

• Hands-on experience in customer engagement and business development
• Exposure to startup operations and decision making
• Insights into mobility technology, agriculture solutions, and defence applications
• Opportunities to interact with industry professionals, innovators, and entrepreneurs
• A chance to build ownership, confidence, and practical business skills

We may not spoon-feed every step but we will ensure that you gain valuable experience, knowledge, and professional growth.

IDEAL FOR:

This role is suitable for:

• Students pursuing Business, Management, Marketing, or Entrepreneurship
• Individuals interested in mobility, agriculture, technology, or defence innovation
• Candidates who want to learn through real-world exposure instead of purely theoretical work

If you are someone who believes learning happens by doing, experimenting, and interacting with people, A-THON offers you a place to grow, explore, and build something meaningful.