Business Development Executive - Internship

About the internship: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 an important partner 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.

Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Reach out to colleges and universities to introduce CipherSchools' products and solutions

2. Identify and connect with relevant decision-makers: Training & Placement Officers, Deans, HODs, Faculty Coordinators, and other stakeholders

3. Understand each institution's needs and map our products to their requirements

4. Generate and qualify leads through outbound calling and other outreach channels

5. Schedule meetings and product demos between interested colleges and our senior/business team

6. Follow up consistently with prospects after initial conversations

7. Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of calls, leads, follow-ups, and meetings in the CRM or tracking system

8. Build and manage a pipeline of potential institutional clients

9. Coordinate with the internal team for a smooth handover of qualified leads

10. Conduct basic market research to identify new colleges and business opportunitiesWho can apply:Only those candidates can apply who:are available for full time (in-office) internshipcan start the internship between 28th Sep'26 and 2nd Nov'26are available for duration of 6 monthshave relevant skills and interests* Women wanting to start/restart their career can also apply.Stipend:INR₹ 18,000 - 20,000 /monthDeadline:[hidden]:59:59Other perks:Certificate, Letter of recommendationSkills required:Negotiation, Cold Calling, MS-Excel, Client Relationship Management (CRM), B2B Sales, Sales Management, Business Development, Market research and Google SheetsOther Requirements:1. Strong communication and interpersonal skills2. Confidence speaking with college representatives, faculty, and other professionals3. Comfortable with outbound calling and sales conversations4. A proactive, target-oriented mindset5. Ability to explain products clearly and professionally6. Strong follow-up discipline and relationship-building instincts7. Ability to work independently as well as within a team8. Basic working knowledge of MS Excel/Google Sheets and CRM tools9. We are specifically looking for someone who can handle the Tamil Nadu region, preferably someone based in Coimbatore.10. Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) for a full-time role, based on your performance during the internshipAbout Company:CipherSchools is a potential multi-billion-dollar organization with a vision to be amongst the top 10 organizations in the world within the next 10 years. It is an online higher education platform that provides programs on in-demand technologies like artificial intelligence, full-stack development, and software development. CipherSchools enables college students to reach their full potential through industry-relevant live online programs delivered in the most engaging learning environment. Committed to the students with endless reminders and 24/7 online support, we unconditionally make sure that you run out of excuses not to complete the course. CipherSchools focuses on the overall development of students by equipping them with technical, aptitude, and soft skills. We are driven by commitment and poised to revolutionize the learning platform.

Responsibilities

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 an important partner 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.

Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Reach out to colleges and universities to introduce CipherSchools' products and solutions

2. Identify and connect with relevant decision-makers: Training & Placement Officers, Deans, HODs, Faculty Coordinators, and other stakeholders

3. Understand each institution's needs and map our products to their requirements

4. Generate and qualify leads through outbound calling and other outreach channels

5. Schedule meetings and product demos between interested colleges and our senior/business team

6. Follow up consistently with prospects after initial conversations

7. Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of calls, leads, follow-ups, and meetings in the CRM or tracking system

8. Build and manage a pipeline of potential institutional clients

9. Coordinate with the internal team for a smooth handover of qualified leads

10. Conduct basic market research to identify new colleges and business opportunities