Opportunity brief
KaroStartup Technology India Pvt Ltd is hiring for Business Development Manager Intern
About the Company
KaroStartup Technology India Pvt Ltd is seeking a Business Development Manager Intern. We are looking for someone to respond to and manage inbound leads from founders and companies who have engaged with KaroStartup's content across various platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter/X. This role involves having genuine discovery conversations with founders to understand their business, their story, and their expectations from engaging with KaroStartup. You will identify how KaroStartup can add value to each specific business, whether through a feature, a podcast slot, or a partnership, rather than pushing a standard offering. The role also includes setting up and coordinating meetings between interested founders/companies and the KaroStartup team, maintaining a clean and organized pipeline of inbound leads, and representing KaroStartup's professional and genuinely curious tone and values in every conversation. You will work closely with the content and outreach team to hand off qualified leads for story development or partnership execution.
Responsibilities
- Respond to and manage inbound leads from various social media platforms.
- Conduct discovery conversations with founders to understand their business needs.
- Identify and propose how KaroStartup can add specific value to each business.
- Coordinate and set up meetings between founders/companies and the KaroStartup team.
- Maintain an organized pipeline of inbound leads, tracking contacts, conversation status, and next steps.
- Represent KaroStartup's values and tone in all interactions.
- Collaborate with the content and outreach team for lead handoffs.
Requirements
We are looking for candidates with strong verbal and written communication skills who are comfortable and confident interacting with founders and business owners. A genuine curiosity about how different businesses work is essential, with an enjoyment for learning what makes a company successful. While prior experience in business development, partnerships, sales, or client-facing roles is a plus, the right attitude is valued more than years of experience. Good judgment in qualifying leads and the ability to manage a pipeline and follow up consistently are important. This role is based in Bengaluru, or candidates must be willing to work in a hybrid setup from Bengaluru.