Sales-Intern

Job Summary

As a Sales-Intern, you will play a crucial role in driving client acquisition and business growth for our PR and strategic communications agency. You will gain hands-on experience in identifying potential clients, creating customised pitches, managing the sales process, and collaborating with internal teams. This internship is ideal for individuals passionate about sales, communications, and building relationships within the business-to-business (B2B) sector.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target mid-to-large businesses in need of PR and strategic communications services.
• Lead client acquisition by creating customised PR pitches aligned with business goals.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with senior decision-makers, marketing heads, entrepreneurs, and brand managers.
• Manage the full sales cycle, including outreach, presentations, pricing negotiations, and contract closures.
• Collaborate closely with internal strategy and client servicing teams to ensure alignment between client expectations and service delivery.
• Track pipeline, report on sales performance, and contribute to business forecasting.
• Stay informed about market trends and competitor offerings to position the agency’s value proposition effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in sales, business development, or public relations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage and build rapport with senior professionals.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent tools.
• Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Minimum educational qualification: Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree (any discipline).

Preferred Skills

• Prior internship or project experience in sales, marketing, or business development (not mandatory).
• Familiarity with CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tools.
• Understanding of PR and strategic communications concepts.
• Analytical and research skills for market and competitor analysis.

Experience

• 0 years minimum experience required.
• Open to freshers and recent graduates; prior internship experience in sales or related fields is a plus.

Environment

• Remote work opportunity.
• Collaborative virtual environment with regular check-ins and mentorship.
• Flexible working hours, subject to team and client requirements.

Salary

• Stipend: Minimum ₹5,000 per month.

GrowthOpportunities

• Hands-on exposure to end-to-end sales and client management processes.
• Opportunity to convert to a full-time role based on performance.
• Gain experience working with leading brands and industry professionals.

Benefits

• Flexible remote work arrangement.
• Mentorship and training from experienced sales and PR professionals.
• Certificate upon completion of internship.
• Networking opportunities within the PR and communications industry.