Sales Intern
Organization: VisionLead Consulting
Location: Noida (Hybrid)
Compensation: Paid opportunity
About the Role
We're looking for a motivated Sales Intern to support our business development efforts and learn how consulting services are researched, positioned, and won. This is a hands-on role for someone curious about the social sector and interested in how advisory firms build client relationships and convert opportunities into engagements. You'll work on prospecting, outreach, and market research.
Key Responsibilities
• Research prospective clients across the sector, and help build a qualified pipeline of target organizations
• Support outreach campaigns, including mass mailers and email sequences, to introduce VisionLead's services to prospective clients
• Assist in managing and growing VisionLead's social media presence, drafting posts and supporting content that raises the firm's profile
• Support the planning and running of digital advertising campaigns (e.g., LinkedIn, Google, or social ads), including drafting ad copy and tracking performance
• Identify relevant funding trends, tenders, and RFP opportunities that align with VisionLead's service areas
• Support the preparation of proposals, capability statements, and pitch materials for prospective engagements
• Maintain accurate records of leads, contacts, and outreach activity
• Assist in coordinating introductory meetings, follow-ups, and client communications
• Help map the competitive landscape and refine how VisionLead's services are positioned
• Track outreach, campaign, and pipeline metrics, and contribute ideas to improve the business development process
What You'll Learn
• How consulting and advisory services are sold, from prospecting to proposal
• How to run outreach campaigns, digital ads, and build a professional social media presence
• The landscape of the Indian social sector, funders, and nonprofit clients
• Practical proposal writing and client research skills
Qualifications:
• Minimum: currently pursuing or already holding a bachelor's degree
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable researching organizations, drafting professional correspondence, and writing for social media and ads
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Genuine interest in the nonprofit or development sector
• Familiarity with Excel, LinkedIn, email tools, social media platforms, and digital advertising is a plus
How to Apply:
Send your CV and a short note on why you're interested to Rebecca.patra@visionlead.in