Business Development Intern

This is a full-time, on-site Business Development Intern position based in Lahore, Pakistan, designed for recent graduates or candidates with less than one year of professional experience. The role primarily focuses on supporting the company’s growth efforts within freelancing marketplaces. The intern will engage in activities such as bidding on projects, generating leads, maintaining client communication, tracking proposals, and working towards achieving sales targets. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in business development, with the possibility of permanent employment depending on the candidate’s performance during the internship period. The working hours are scheduled for the morning shift.

Key Responsibilities
- Actively participate in bidding processes on various freelancing platforms to secure new business opportunities.
- Generate and qualify leads to build a robust sales pipeline.
- Maintain consistent and professional communication with potential and existing clients to nurture relationships.
- Track and manage proposals to ensure timely follow-ups and maximize conversion rates.
- Collaborate with the sales team to meet or exceed assigned sales targets.
- Support other business development activities as required to contribute to overall company growth.

Required Qualifications
- Graduate-level education, preferably in business, marketing, or a related field.
- Less than one year of professional experience, ideally including internships or entry-level roles in sales or business development.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively engage with clients and internal teams.
- Basic understanding of freelancing marketplaces and online bidding processes.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning and achieving targets.
- Ability to work full-time during morning shift hours at the company’s Lahore office.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Prior exposure to sales or client-facing roles in a professional setting is advantageous.
- Familiarity with CRM tools or sales tracking software will be considered a plus.
- Opportunity to gain practical experience in a dynamic business development environment.
- Potential for permanent employment based on successful internship performance, offering career growth within the organization.
- Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced professionals in the field.

This internship is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates eager to build a career in business development, particularly within digital and freelancing marketplaces. The role provides a structured environment to develop essential sales skills and gain insight into client management, with the added benefit of possible long-term employment.