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.