Business Development Executive Intern

About the Role
CipherSchools is an EdTech company building technology-driven learning solutions, testing platforms, and various other Learning Products for Learning Individuals. Our flagship product is a Learning Management System (LMS) that lets students watch training content, write and execute code, solve programming problems, attempt tests and assessments, compete in coding contests, and access industry-oriented sessions - alongside 2-3 other products built to support institutions, faculty, and academic programs. We are the important hands for teaching and platform services.

We're looking for a Business Development Executive / Sales Intern to drive B2B outreach to colleges and universities. This isn't a telecalling job - it's a hands-on introduction to institutional sales, where you'll learn how real B2B deals get built: identifying the right stakeholders, pitching a genuine product, and moving a lead from first call to signed partnership.

Key Responsibilities

• Reach out to colleges and universities to introduce CipherSchools's products and solutions
• Identify and connect with relevant decision-makers Training & Placement Officers, Deans, HODs, Faculty Coordinators, and other stakeholders
• Understand each institution's needs and map our products to their requirements
• Generate and qualify leads through outbound calling and other outreach channels
• Schedule meetings and product demos between interested colleges and our senior/business team
• Follow up consistently with prospects after initial conversations
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of calls, leads, follow-ups, and meetings in the CRM or tracking system
• Build and manage a pipeline of potential institutional clients
• Coordinate with the internal team for a smooth handover of qualified leads
• Conduct basic market research to identify new colleges and business opportunities

What You'll Do

• Own the first mile of the sales funnel - from cold outreach to a booked demo
• Learn how to position and pitch a multi-product EdTech portfolio to institutional buyers
• Work toward weekly and monthly targets for outreach, lead generation, and meetings booked
• Get direct exposure to how B2B deals move through a real sales pipeline, from lead to handover

Requirements / Who We're Looking For

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence speaking with college representatives, faculty, and other professionals
• Comfortable with outbound calling and sales conversations
• A proactive, target-oriented mindset
• Ability to explain products clearly and professionally
• Strong follow-up discipline and relationship-building instincts
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Basic working knowledge of MS Excel / Google Sheets and CRM tools
• Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) for a full-time role, based on your performance during the internship
• We are specifically looking for someone who can handle the Tamil Nadu region, preferably someone based in Coimbatore.