Supports international business development for UK and European AEC/BIM markets by researching prospects, generating leads, conducting cold outreach, scheduling meetings, maintaining CRM records, performing market research, preparing sales materials, and following up with prospects. Collaborates with sales, technical, and marketing teams while developing skills in B2B sales, lead generation, CRM management, and consultative selling.
Job Title: Business Development Intern
Location: Pune
Department: Business Development & Sales
Duration: 6 Months Internship (Can be extended based on performance)
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Business
Development Intern from a Civil Engineering or Architecture background to support our business development activities in the UK and European
markets. The intern will be responsible for identifying potential clients,
generating leads, conducting cold outreach, and supporting the sales team in
building business opportunities within the AEC/BIM industry.
This role provides excellent exposure to international
business development, sales processes, and the growing BIM and digital
construction industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Research
and identify potential clients in the UK and European markets.
- Generate
qualified leads through LinkedIn, company databases, online directories,
and other research platforms.
- Perform
cold calling, cold emailing, and LinkedIn outreach to prospective
customers.
- Schedule
meetings and demos for the Business Development team.
- Maintain
and update lead information in CRM systems and sales trackers.
- Conduct
market research to identify trends, competitors, and business
opportunities.
- Build
and maintain prospect databases for targeted marketing campaigns.
- Assist
in preparing sales presentations, proposals, and marketing materials.
- Follow
up with prospects and maintain regular communication.
- Collaborate
with technical and marketing teams to support business development
initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's
Degree pursuing/completed in:
- Civil
Engineering
- Architecture
- Construction
Management
- Related
AEC disciplines
- Strong
interest in sales, business development, and international markets.
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Comfortable
speaking with international clients over phone and virtual meetings.
- Good
understanding of the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC)
industry.
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Familiarity
with LinkedIn and online research tools is preferred.
Desired Skills
- Strong
interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Confident
personality with willingness to perform cold calling activities.
- Self-motivated,
target-oriented, and eager to learn.
- Good
analytical and research skills.
- Ability
to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Knowledge
of BIM, CAD, Revit, or construction technologies will be an added
advantage.
What You'll Learn
- International
B2B sales and business development.
- Lead
generation strategies for UK and European markets.
- CRM
and sales pipeline management.
- AEC/BIM
industry business processes.
- Client
communication and consultative selling techniques.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Civil
Engineering or Architecture graduate/final-year student.
- Strong
communication and presentation skills.
- Positive
attitude and willingness to interact with international prospects.
- Available
for a minimum internship duration of 6 months.
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