Business Development Intern (Sales)

About the Internship

This is a 3-month, on-site internship in Bangalore for a Sales Intern focused on admissions and growth, with a potential PPO based on performance. The role is suited to someone who wants hands-on exposure to sales in a fast-moving startup environment.

About Airtribe

Airtribe is an early-stage startup building a large platform for cohort-based learning designed to improve outcomes for lifelong learners. Its programs are live, workshop-style experiences with direct instructor access, peer community support, and regular feedback. The company runs expert-led cohorts for professionals looking to grow in the AI era, and its instructors include people from companies such as Gojek, Razorpay, Uber, Coinbase, Microsoft, and Meta. More than 5,000 professionals have already used Airtribe to accelerate their careers, and the company is backed by investors including Better Capital and 640 Ventures.

Role Overview

This position blends sales, communication, and learner experience. The intern will support admissions and growth efforts by speaking with prospective learners, guiding them toward suitable programs, and helping move leads through the funnel with thoughtful follow-up. The role is advisory in nature and emphasizes trust-building rather than aggressive selling.

Key Responsibilities

• Talk with prospective learners to understand their career goals and learning needs.
• Recommend suitable programs through clear, transparent, and consultative conversations.
• Handle questions, concerns, and objections with empathy and clarity.
• Engage inbound leads and follow up consistently to keep prospects moving forward.
• Use timely, personalized communication to improve conversion outcomes.
• Keep strong attention to lead intent and funnel hygiene.
• Build trust with learners and work closely with sales and post-sales teams to understand the complete journey.
• Participate in real sales conversations and support closures.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM systems and internal trackers.
• Share learner insights and feedback to help improve messaging and processes.
• Take on added responsibilities as the business grows.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced startup setting.

What the Company Is Looking For

• Good verbal communication and a basic aptitude for sales.
• Comfort working with Google Sheets or Excel.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems on the spot.
• Self-motivated mindset with a willingness to learn and improve.
• Basic familiarity with CRM tools or other tech tools is helpful.
• Previous sales experience is an advantage but not required.
• Graduates from 2026 or earlier who can join a full-time role after the internship.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Good analytical thinking along with sales-oriented judgment.
• Comfort using Google Sheets, Excel, and CRM systems.
• Quick learner with a problem-solving approach.
• Self-driven attitude and eagerness to grow.
• Prior client-facing or sales experience is preferred but optional.

Eligibility

Applicants must be available for a full-time, in-office internship, able to start between 25 June 2026 and 30 July 2026, and available for the full 3-month duration. Candidates should also have relevant skills and interests.

Additional Information

The role is structured as an internship with PPO potential. The stipend includes fixed pay of ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 per month and incentive pay of ₹10,000 to ₹30,000 per month, for a total monthly range of ₹25,000 to ₹50,000. The internship has 10 openings. The deadline to apply is 25 July 2026 at 23:59:59.

Perks

Interns receive a certificate, a letter of recommendation, an informal dress code, and free snacks and beverages.

Why Join

This opportunity offers end-to-end sales exposure across pre-sales, sales, and post-sales functions. It also provides close learning access to experienced sales leaders, strong ownership, and a culture centered on rapid learning and growth.