Business Development Intern

About the Role

• The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in business development, lead generation, client acquisition, sales, relationship management, and recruitment solutions.
• This role is ideal for a proactive individual who is interested in building a career in Business Development, Sales, Recruitment, or Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients who may require recruitment, talent outsourcing, staffing, or HR solutions.
• Generate leads through LinkedIn, social media, online research, referrals, networking, and other relevant channels.
• Conduct outbound calls, emails, LinkedIn outreach, and other forms of client engagement.
• Introduce the company’s recruitment and talent outsourcing services to prospective clients.
• Follow up consistently with prospects and maintain an organized pipeline of leads.
• Assist in converting qualified prospects into clients and supporting the business development process from prospecting to closure.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Conduct market research to identify potential industries, companies, and business opportunities.
• Monitor competitor activities and provide insights that can support business growth.
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, service information, and other business development materials.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, prospects, follow-ups, meetings, and business development activities.
• Participate in team meetings and provide regular updates on outreach activities, leads, and progress.
• Support other business development and client acquisition initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of an OND, HND, or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Mass Communication, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident and comfortable communicating with prospective clients.
• Good research, networking, and lead-generation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication platforms.
• Ability to use platforms such as LinkedIn and other online channels for prospecting is an advantage.
• Highly organized with good follow-up and time-management skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and willing to take initiative.
• Strong interest in business development, sales, recruitment, or client relationship management.
• Must be able to work independently and remain productive in a remote environment.
• Previous sales, business development, customer service, recruitment, or internship experience is an advantage but not mandatory.

Key Competencies:

• Business Development & Lead Generation
• Client Acquisition
• Communication & Presentation
• Sales & Persuasion
• Research & Market Analysis
• Relationship Management
• Follow-up & Pipeline Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Digital Prospecting
• Time Management
• Reporting & Record Keeping.

Personal Qualities
We are looking for someone who is:

• Smart and commercially aware
• Confident and articulate
• Energetic and results-oriented
• Persistent and comfortable with follow-ups
• Fast-learning and adaptable
• Professional and well-organized
• Self-motivated and accountable
• Comfortable working remotely
• Open to feedback and continuous development.