Lead Generation- Intern

AI Square Ltd. is seeking a proactive and research-driven Business Development Executive to join our team as a Lead Generation Intern in a non-sales capacity. This full-time, onsite role is designed to support international business development efforts focused on the U.S. market. The primary responsibilities include lead generation, prospect research, cold calling, outreach, lead qualification, follow-ups, and appointment setting. The position requires effective communication with U.S.-based prospects and coordination of qualified opportunities with internal teams. It is important to note that this role does not involve closing sales, negotiating prices, or managing revenue.

Key Responsibilities
- Research and identify potential prospects and business opportunities within the U.S. market.
- Conduct thorough online research to find relevant companies, professionals, and decision-makers.
- Build and maintain accurate databases of prospects and leads.
- Perform outbound cold calls to U.S.-based prospects professionally and consistently.
- Engage in outreach through email, LinkedIn, and other business communication channels.
- Initiate conversations to introduce the company and its services effectively.
- Qualify prospects based on predefined criteria and business needs.
- Follow up regularly with prospects via calls, emails, and other communication methods.
- Schedule meetings with qualified prospects and coordinate with the internal team for smooth handover.
- Maintain detailed records of calls, outreach efforts, responses, follow-ups, and prospect status.
- Monitor U.S. market trends to identify new opportunities.
- Prepare reports on lead generation, cold calling, and outreach activities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless transition of qualified leads.
- Support business development initiatives and meet assigned lead generation and outreach KPIs.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in business development, lead generation, telemarketing, cold calling, market research, or outbound outreach.
- Hands-on experience with cold calling and outbound prospecting.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
- Comfortable making outbound calls and professionally engaging with U.S.-based prospects.
- Excellent online research and prospect identification abilities.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
- Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work the U.S. night shift from Karachi (8:00 PM – 5:00 AM, Monday to Friday).

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Experience targeting or working with the U.S. market is preferred.
- Familiarity with U.S. healthcare prospects is an advantage but not mandatory.
- Knowledge of CRM systems is beneficial.
- The role offers a monthly salary range of PKR 60,000 – 70,000.
- The position is based onsite at PECHS Block 2, Karachi.

This position is ideal for candidates who are organized, proactive, and target-oriented, with a strong focus on research, prospect identification, cold calling, outreach, lead qualification, follow-up, meeting setting, and internal handover. The role strictly involves generating and qualifying leads without responsibility for final sales closing or revenue management.