Sales Associate Intern | Oorja
Job Description
About the Role
We’re looking for a dynamic, self-driven Sales Associate Intern who’s excited to work in a fast-paced startup environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the leadership and cross-functional teams to support and execute end-to-end sales activities—from lead generation to CRM management and strategic planning.
You’ll play a key role in building our customer pipeline, initiating conversations with prospects, maintaining early-stage relationships, and ensuring the sales engine runs smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
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Sales Execution Support:
Assist in daily sales operations—supporting everything from outreach to closing coordination. -
Lead Generation:
Identify and generate cold leads through research, LinkedIn, and other online platforms. -
Customer Engagement:
Initiate contact with prospects, understand their needs, and set up follow-up conversations with senior sales team members. -
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with the marketing, product, and operations teams to align on messaging, outreach strategy, and customer needs. -
CRM Management:
Maintain accurate and updated records of all leads, interactions, and pipeline progress on CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Zoho, or similar). -
Sales Planning & Strategy:
Assist with planning outreach campaigns, preparing pitch decks, and sharing insights from lead conversations to shape future sales tactics.
Who You Are
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A student or recent graduate looking to build a career in business development or sales
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Excellent communicator—comfortable talking to prospects and handling follow-ups
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Self-motivated, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
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Curious about startups, technology, and go-to-market strategies
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Comfortable with tools like Excel, Google Sheets, CRM platforms, and email automation tools
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Eager to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully from day one
Why Join Us
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Get first-hand experience with sales operations in a high-growth company
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Work directly with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
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Fast learning curve and mentorship opportunities
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Strong potential to convert into a full-time Sales/Business Development role