We are seeking a proactive and eager Business Development Intern to play a crucial role in company's success by identifying and securing projects on Upwork.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in business development within the rapidly growing AI and IT services industry and directly contribute to our growth. This is an internship offering a stipend of Rs5,000 per month, with the potential for future growth within the company.
Responsibilities:
- Actively search for relevant projects on the Upwork platform that align with Zonixo's service offerings (AI Agent Development, Ecommerce Solutions, Web Development, Mobile App Development, etc.).
- Analyze project requirements and determine the best fit for Zonixo's capabilities.
- Craft compelling, tailored, and professional proposals that highlight Zonixo's expertise and value proposition.
- Manage and organize submitted bids and track their status.
- Potentially engage in initial communication with potential clients on Upwork to clarify project details and build rapport.
- Maintain a record of bidding activities and outcomes.
- Collaborate with the founders to understand service offerings, pricing strategies, and target clients.
- Provide feedback and insights on the Upwork landscape and potential client opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong research and analytical abilities.
- Highly motivated, proactive, and results-oriented.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Familiarity with the Upwork platform.
- Basic understanding of sales and marketing principles is beneficial.
What You'll Gain:
- Valuable hands-on experience in business development within the tech industry.
- Potential for future growth and a more permanent role within Zonixo based on performance and company success.
To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly through the "Apply" button on this Job posting. Please ensure your resume or a brief cover letter highlighting your interest and relevant skills are included in your application.
Core Skills:
- Excellent Written Communication Skills in English: This is crucial for crafting compelling proposals and engaging with potential clients.
- Strong Research and Analytical Abilities: The intern needs to effectively search for relevant projects and analyze their requirements.
- Highly Motivated and Proactive: The role demands actively seeking opportunities and taking initiative.
- Results-Oriented: The focus is on identifying and securing projects, indicating a need for a drive to achieve outcomes.
- Strong Organizational Skills: Managing bids, tracking their status, and maintaining records requires excellent organization.
- Attention to Detail: Crafting tailored and professional proposals necessitates careful attention to project specifics.
- Ability to Work Independently: The intern will likely be responsible for managing their tasks and time effectively.
- Effective Time Management: Given the need to search, analyze, propose, and track, managing time efficiently is essential.
- Familiarity with the Upwork Platform: Navigating and utilizing Upwork effectively is a key requirement.
Beneficial Skills (Not strictly required but advantageous):
- Excellent Verbal Communication Skills in English: While not explicitly stated as a primary responsibility, engaging in initial communication with clients would benefit from strong verbal skills.
- Basic Understanding of Sales and Marketing Principles: This would aid in crafting effective proposals that highlight value and address client needs.
- Understanding of AI and IT Services: While not mandatory, a basic understanding of the services Zonixo offers (AI Agent Development, Ecommerce Solutions, Web Development, Mobile App Development) would be helpful in identifying relevant projects and tailoring proposals.
- Rapport Building Skills: Engaging with potential clients, even in initial communication, benefits from the ability to build positive relationships.
- Feedback and Insight Provision: The ability to analyze the Upwork landscape and provide relevant feedback is a valuable skill.
In summary, the ideal candidate will be a proactive and detail-oriented individual with strong English writing skills, research capabilities, and a drive to contribute to business growth through the Upwork platform.