Website:
thedeeptechverse.com
Job details:
Growth Marketing & Lead Generation Intern
Location: Chennai (Hybrid/Remote)
Type: Internship (Full-time)
About the Role
We are looking for a highly driven Growth Marketing & Lead Generation Intern who enjoys connecting with people, identifying business opportunities, generating qualified leads, and contributing to revenue growth.
This is not a conventional social media internship. You will work closely with the leadership team to identify potential clients, startup founders, ecosystem partners, corporates, research institutions, investors, and decision-makers while supporting the complete lead generation and conversion journey.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Generation
- Research and identify high-potential startups, MSMEs, corporates, educational institutions, researchers, and ecosystem partners.
- Build and maintain qualified lead databases using LinkedIn, websites, industry directories, events, and other platforms.
- Identify key decision-makers and relevant contacts.
Organic Marketing & Outreach
- Execute organic outreach campaigns through LinkedIn, Email, WhatsApp, and other professional platforms.
- Build meaningful relationships with founders, CXOs, innovation leaders, incubators, investors, and strategic partners.
- Generate meetings and partnership opportunities through personalized communication.
Deal Pipeline Management
- Qualify inbound and outbound leads.
- Maintain and update CRM or lead tracking systems.
- Schedule meetings and coordinate follow-ups with prospects.
- Support the leadership team throughout the sales and partnership pipeline.
Business Development Support
- Assist in identifying collaboration opportunities, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and new business opportunities.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
- Prepare outreach lists and engagement strategies for target industries.
Deal Conversion Support
- Coordinate proposal sharing, presentations, and follow-up communications.
- Track deal progress from initial contact to closure.
- Work closely with founders and leadership to improve lead conversion rates.
- Ensure timely follow-ups and relationship management.
Brand Visibility
- Support LinkedIn thought leadership and founder branding.
- Assist with ecosystem announcements, event promotions, and partnership campaigns.
- Contribute to content that generates inbound business opportunities.
Desired Skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong networking and interpersonal abilities.
- Confident in speaking with founders, business owners, and decision-makers.
- Research-oriented with strong attention to detail.
- Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or similar lead generation tools is an advantage.
- Basic understanding of CRM tools (HubSpot, Zoho, Notion, Airtable, etc.) is a plus.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and target-oriented.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Communications, or related fields.
- Passion for startups, innovation, business development, and emerging technologies.
- Prior experience in sales, business development, outreach, or lead generation is an added advantage.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Qualified leads generated
- Decision-maker conversations initiated
- Meetings scheduled
- Strategic partnerships initiated
- Client proposals coordinated
- Conversion rate from lead to meeting
- Conversion rate from meeting to opportunity
- Revenue opportunities influenced
What You'll Gain
- Direct exposure to startup consulting, fundraising, innovation ecosystems, and strategic partnerships.
- Hands-on experience in B2B sales, lead generation, and deal conversion.
- Opportunity to work closely with founders, CXOs, investors, incubators, and industry leaders.
- Mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and business leaders.
- Performance-based incentives for exceptional contributions.
- Internship Certificate, Letter of Recommendation, and potential Full-time conversion based on performance.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, opening new opportunities, and contributing directly to business growth. If you're curious, proactive, persuasive, and excited to work with startups and innovation ecosystems, you'll thrive in this role.
At TheDeepTechVerse, marketing isn't just about visibility—it's about creating meaningful connections, generating opportunities, and driving business growth.
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