Business Development (Sales) Intern

About the Role

This internship is for a Sales and Business Development Manager profile at Accompany Akki, a fast-growing podcast and media platform with a strong audience base and a focus on combining content with job opportunities. The role centers on promoting brand partnerships, podcast services, and video services to enterprise clients while supporting the company’s larger mission to build a leading podcast and media channel in India.

The opportunity is based in-office in Noida and is designed for someone who is comfortable working in a high-growth environment, engaging with senior decision-makers, and contributing to new customer acquisition as well as account growth and retention.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential customers, manage both new and existing business, and work toward sales targets with a strong focus on converting inbound leads.
• Use outbound outreach and network-based strategies to win new enterprise and large-account clients.
• Communicate confidently with C-level stakeholders across technology and other industries.
• Develop new business by nurturing prospects through referrals and by discussing industry trends and practical solutions for talent acquisition challenges.
• Build and sustain senior-level relationships within enterprise accounts.
• Work closely with the founding and media teams to improve client retention, engagement, and overall satisfaction.
• Sell Accompany Akki’s brand partnership, podcast, and video offerings to enterprise customers.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• Strong interest in sales, with some exposure to media or SaaS preferred, especially in HR Tech or media.
• Genuine enthusiasm for technology and digital products.
• Ability to work in a consultative sales setup with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Comfortable building productive relationships with customers, including senior executives.
• Good operational and analytical judgment, with the ability to work with data and share insights with stakeholders.
• Willingness to work primarily from the office and travel occasionally within the city or outside for business needs.
• Experience handling deals with meaningful revenue potential and larger ticket sizes.
• Strong presentation skills for both face-to-face and virtual meetings.
• Solid negotiation, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability.
• Self-driven, highly motivated, and eager to grow in a fast-moving environment.
• Good listening ability, with a knack for quickly identifying client pain points.
• Able to present ideas and products clearly, confidently, and persistently.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, creative approach to client service.

Who Can Apply

This opportunity is open only to candidates who can commit to a full-time, in-office internship, begin between 11 June 2026 and 16 July 2026, remain available for 6 months, and are based in Noida. Applicants should bring relevant skills and interest to the role. Women looking to begin or restart their careers are also encouraged to apply, and freshers seeking jobs may also apply.

Compensation and Incentives

The internship offers a monthly stipend of INR 7,000 to 10,000. The fixed component is ₹6,000 to ₹8,000 per month, along with an incentive component of ₹1,000 to ₹2,000 per month. On successful conversion to a permanent role, the expected annual salary is ₹3,60,000 to ₹6,00,000.

Perks and Benefits

• Certificate of completion
• Letter of recommendation
• Potential job offer after successful conversion
• Informal dress code
• Free snacks and beverages

About the Company

Accompany Akki began as a movement rather than a conventional business. Its goal is to help people across India learn from founders, CEOs, experts, and leaders through podcasts, while also connecting them to jobs and opportunities at these organizations. The platform aims to encourage young people and working professionals to learn, grow, and improve their careers by accessing insights from experienced leaders. The broader vision is to become a trusted channel for learning and growth for people across the country.

Additional Information

Stipend structure includes a fixed pay of ₹6,000 to ₹8,000 per month and an incentive pay of ₹1,000 to ₹2,000 per month. A job offer is available upon successful conversion to a permanent employee, with expected compensation of ₹3,60,000 to ₹6,00,000 per year.