Business Development (Sales) - Internship (WFH)

About the internship:We are looking for a proactive and organised Business Development Intern to work directly with the founder on multiple business and professional outreach initiatives.

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

1. Supporting technical recruitment and job opportunity outreach, resume and LinkedIn coordination, and business development activities for a chess academy

2. Researching technical recruiters, staffing companies, consulting firms, and potential business contacts using LinkedIn, Google, and other online platforms

3. Sending LinkedIn connection requests and approved introductory messages to relevant recruiters and professionals

4. Identifying recruiters working on remote IT contract/C2C opportunities across areas such as healthcare IT, data, business analysis, solution architecture, and AI

5. Coordinating multiple role-specific resumes and identifying the appropriate resume for relevant job opportunities

6. Assisting with communication and coordination with professional resume writers when resume updates are required

7. Maintaining organised trackers for recruiters, companies, job opportunities, outreach activities, responses, and follow-ups

8. Following up professionally with recruiters and other contacts using provided instructions and templates

9. Supporting LinkedIn profile-building activities, including professional networking, sharing approved posts, engaging with relevant content, and expanding the professional network

10. Supporting business development and marketing activities for The Squarely Chess Center, an online chess academy

11. Researching schools, chess clubs, chess communities, parent groups, educational organisations, and other potential partners for chess programs

12. Conducting outreach to prospective students, parents, schools, clubs, coaches, and community organisations using approved communication

13. Sharing approved chess academy content in relevant social media and community groups and following up with potential leads

14. Maintaining separate lead and follow-up trackers for IT/recruitment and chess academy activities

15. Providing clear daily updates on completed activities, responses received, pending follow-ups, and priorities for the next working dayWho can apply:Only those candidates can apply who:are available for the work from home job/internshipcan start the work from home job/internship between 22nd Sep'26 and 27th Oct'26are available for duration of 6 monthshave relevant skills and interests* Women wanting to start/restart their career can also apply.Stipend:INR₹ 8,000 - 10,000 /monthDeadline:[hidden]:59:59Other perks:Certificate, Letter of recommendation, Flexible work hours, 5 days a weekSkills required:Content Writing, LinkedIn Marketing, English Proficiency (Spoken), English Proficiency (Written) and Business DevelopmentOther Requirements:1. Are available for a work-from-home internship2. Can start the internship within the required joining period3. Are available for a minimum duration of 3 months4. Can work consistently 5 days a week, Monday through Friday5. Can dedicate approximately 15–20 hours per week6. Have strong written English and professional communication skills7. Are comfortable using LinkedIn for research, networking, and outreach8. Are organised and can accurately maintain Excel or Google Sheets trackers9. Can follow instructions independently and provide regular work updates10. Have relevant skills and interests in Business Development, Lead Generation, LinkedIn Marketing, Recruitment, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Internet Research, and Effective Communication11. Have proficiency in written and spoken English12. Have basic proficiency in MS Excel and Google SheetsAbout Company:Thriving Soft is a dynamic and people-oriented staffing services firm serving the engineering, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), banking, insurance, finance, telecom, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, sales and marketing, accounting, administrative, IT, and ITeS industries.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a proactive and organised Business Development Intern to work directly with the founder on multiple business and professional outreach initiatives.

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

1. Supporting technical recruitment and job opportunity outreach, resume and LinkedIn coordination, and business development activities for a chess academy

2. Researching technical recruiters, staffing companies, consulting firms, and potential business contacts using LinkedIn, Google, and other online platforms

3. Sending LinkedIn connection requests and approved introductory messages to relevant recruiters and professionals

4. Identifying recruiters working on remote IT contract/C2C opportunities across areas such as healthcare IT, data, business analysis, solution architecture, and AI

5. Coordinating multiple role-specific resumes and identifying the appropriate resume for relevant job opportunities

6. Assisting with communication and coordination with professional resume writers when resume updates are required

7. Maintaining organised trackers for recruiters, companies, job opportunities, outreach activities, responses, and follow-ups

8. Following up professionally with recruiters and other contacts using provided instructions and templates

9. Supporting LinkedIn profile-building activities, including professional networking, sharing approved posts, engaging with relevant content, and expanding the professional network

10. Supporting business development and marketing activities for The Squarely Chess Center, an online chess academy

11. Researching schools, chess clubs, chess communities, parent groups, educational organisations, and other potential partners for chess programs

12. Conducting outreach to prospective students, parents, schools, clubs, coaches, and community organisations using approved communication

13. Sharing approved chess academy content in relevant social media and community groups and following up with potential leads

14. Maintaining separate lead and follow-up trackers for IT/recruitment and chess academy activities

15. Providing clear daily updates on completed activities, responses received, pending follow-ups, and priorities for the next working day