Website:
patanglabs.design
Job details:
Location: Pune, Maharashtra On-Site
Duration: 3 Months
Compensation: Unpaid Internship (Travel expenses provided)
Opportunity: Performance-based Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) for a full-time role
About Patang Labs
Patang Labs is a design and digital product studio helping startups and businesses build exceptional digital experiences through UI/UX design, branding, websites, and product strategy. As an early-stage startup, we work closely with founders and clients to solve real business challenges and create meaningful impact.
Role Summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated Business Development (Sales) Interns to join our growing team. This internship offers hands-on experience in startup sales, lead generation, client outreach, and business development.
As a Business Development Intern, you will work directly with the founders, gaining practical exposure to B2B sales processes and contributing to Patang Labs' growth. This role is ideal for students and fresh graduates who want to build a career in sales, business development, or startups.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role means consistently identifying qualified prospects, building meaningful relationships with potential clients, scheduling discovery meetings, and maintaining an organized sales pipeline. You will demonstrate initiative, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn from feedback while contributing to the company's business growth.
High-performing interns will be considered for a full-time Business Development Executive position based on their performance during the internship.
How This Role Fits Into Our Organization
The Business Development Intern will be an integral part of Patang Labs' growth team. You will collaborate directly with the founders and support our client acquisition efforts by identifying new business opportunities, generating leads, and helping convert prospects into long-term clients. Your work will directly contribute to the company's expansion and customer relationships.
Responsibilities
- Research startups, SMEs, and businesses that could benefit from Patang Labs' services.
- Identify and qualify potential clients using LinkedIn, online research, and other lead generation platforms.
- Build targeted prospect lists and maintain accurate lead data.
- Send personalized outreach through LinkedIn, email, and other communication channels.
- Conduct introductory cold calls to potential clients when required.
- Schedule discovery meetings between prospects and the founders.
- Maintain and update CRM records with lead status and communication history.
- Follow up with prospective clients to nurture relationships.
- Assist in preparing sales materials, presentations, and proposals.
- Track weekly outreach activities and report progress against defined KPIs.
- Stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.
- Collaborate with the design and leadership teams to ensure smooth communication throughout the sales process.
QualificationsEducation
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field.
- Students from MBA, BBA, B.Com, Engineering, or similar disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
- Confidence in speaking with professionals and business decision-makers.
- Ability to research, analyze, and identify potential business opportunities.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
- Familiarity with LinkedIn and professional networking platforms is preferred.
Experience
- No prior experience is required.
- Previous internships, leadership positions, campus activities, or sales-related projects are a plus.
What You'll Gain
- Direct mentorship from startup founders.
- Hands-on experience in B2B sales and business development.
- Exposure to client acquisition strategies and startup operations.
- Practical experience using professional sales and CRM tools.
- Opportunity to develop communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Real responsibility from day one with measurable impact.
- A transparent, performance-based pathway to a full-time role at Patang Labs.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is ideal for:
- Students seeking practical startup experience.
- Fresh graduates looking to begin a career in sales or business development.
- Individuals interested in startups, entrepreneurship, and client-facing roles.
- Candidates based in or willing to commute to Pune for a hybrid/work-from-office internship.
If you are proactive, curious, and excited to learn how startups acquire and grow clients, we'd love to hear from you.
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