Business Development Intern

Job Title: Business Development Intern

Location: Pune

Department: Business Development & Sales

Duration: 6 Months Internship (Can be extended based on performance)

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Business Development Intern from a Civil Engineering or Architecture background to support our business development activities in the UK and European markets . The intern will be responsible for identifying potential clients, generating leads, conducting cold outreach, and supporting the sales team in building business opportunities within the AEC/BIM industry.

This role provides excellent exposure to international business development, sales processes, and the growing BIM and digital construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential clients in the UK and European markets.
• Generate qualified leads through LinkedIn, company databases, online directories, and other research platforms.
• Perform cold calling, cold emailing, and LinkedIn outreach to prospective customers.
• Schedule meetings and demos for the Business Development team.
• Maintain and update lead information in CRM systems and sales trackers.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, competitors, and business opportunities.
• Build and maintain prospect databases for targeted marketing campaigns.
• Assist in preparing sales presentations, proposals, and marketing materials.
• Follow up with prospects and maintain regular communication.
• Collaborate with technical and marketing teams to support business development initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree pursuing/completed in:

• Civil Engineering
• Architecture
• Construction Management
• Related AEC disciplines

• Strong interest in sales, business development, and international markets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Comfortable speaking with international clients over phone and virtual meetings.
• Good understanding of the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and online research tools is preferred.

Desired Skills

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Confident personality with willingness to perform cold calling activities.
• Self-motivated, target-oriented, and eager to learn.
• Good analytical and research skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Knowledge of BIM, CAD, Revit, or construction technologies will be an added advantage.

What You'll Learn

• International B2B sales and business development.
• Lead generation strategies for UK and European markets.
• CRM and sales pipeline management.
• AEC/BIM industry business processes.
• Client communication and consultative selling techniques.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Civil Engineering or Architecture graduate/final-year student.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to interact with international prospects.
• Available for a minimum internship duration of 6 months.