About the role
About Akashic Software Private Limited
Akashic Software Private Limited (ASPL) is an IT software company focused on developing and delivering cloud-based business software applications that help organisations streamline their sales, customer support, communication, marketing, and business operations.
Our product portfolio includes CRM, Helpdesk, Omnichannel Chat, Cloud Telephony, Bulk Communication & Marketing, Domain Registration and Business Email solutions under the Assign product portfolio.
We are looking for enthusiastic and result-oriented Sales Interns to support our business expansion by developing channel partners, identifying business opportunities, and building a strong partner network across India.
Key Responsibilities
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Channel Partner Development
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Identify and onboard potential channel partners, resellers, distributors, consultants and business associates. -
Develop channel partner networks across assigned geographical locations. -
Identify potential partners such as IT service providers, software companies, digital marketing agencies, telecom dealers and system integrators. -
Generate leads and establish relationships with prospective channel partners. -
Explain ASPL's partner and reseller business models, product portfolio and commercial opportunities. -
Follow up with prospective partners and support partner registration and onboarding. -
Maintain a database of prospective, registered and active channel partners.
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Business Development & Sales
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Identify potential B2B customers, SMEs, MSMEs, startups and enterprises. -
Generate business leads through online research, networking, cold calling, email, LinkedIn and other channels. -
Promote ASPL's cloud-based SaaS applications. -
Schedule product demonstrations and business meetings. -
Assist in preparing business proposals, quotations and presentations. -
Follow up on sales enquiries and support the conversion of prospects into customers.
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Market Research & Lead Generation
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Research local markets and identify potential business opportunities. -
Identify competitors, industry segments and prospective customer categories. -
Build city-wise databases of potential channel partners and customers. -
Identify opportunities for product reselling, referrals and strategic business associations.
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Partner Relationship Management
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Maintain regular communication with existing and prospective channel partners. -
Assist in partner onboarding, product training coordination and sales enablement. -
Track partner-generated leads and business opportunities. -
Support partner engagement and relationship-building activities.
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Sales Reporting & CRM Management
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Maintain daily sales activity reports and lead databases. -
Update prospect and partner information in the company's CRM. -
Track calls, meetings, follow-ups, lead status and partner onboarding progress. -
Submit periodic performance reports to the reporting manager.
Target Locations
We are hiring Sales Interns for the following locations:
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Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Pune, Maharashtra
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Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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New Delhi
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Kolkata, West Bengal
What You Will Learn
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Practical exposure to B2B SaaS sales and software business models. -
Channel partner and reseller network development. -
Business development and lead generation strategies. -
Corporate communication, negotiation and sales pitching. -
CRM software and sales pipeline management. -
Partner onboarding and relationship management. -
Exposure to India's growing cloud software and technology market.
Internship Benefits
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Hands-on experience in the IT and SaaS industry. -
Opportunity to work with multiple cloud-based software products. -
Practical exposure to channel sales and B2B business development. -
Performance-based incentives for eligible business achievements. -
Internship completion certificate. -
Potential opportunity for full-time employment based on performance and business requirements.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Intern performance will be evaluated based on:
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Number of qualified channel partner leads generated. -
Number of channel partners successfully onboarded. -
Number of qualified B2B customer leads generated. -
Number of product demonstrations and business meetings arranged. -
Follow-up effectiveness and partner engagement. -
Sales opportunities and revenue generated through assigned activities.
Eligibility
Eligibility & Desired Skills
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MBA students or graduates, preferably in Marketing, Sales or Business Development. -
BBA, B.Com, BMS or other graduates interested in B2B sales may also apply. -
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -
Interest in software sales, technology and business development. -
Basic knowledge of MS Excel, Google Sheets, email and LinkedIn. -
Confidence in cold calling, prospecting and relationship management. -
Ability to identify business opportunities and build professional networks. -
Self-motivated, target-oriented and willing to learn.
Freshers and candidates with no prior sales experience are welcome to apply.