Job Opening for Business Development (Job Code RT 1606)

Job Brief

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Business Development Intern to support Upwork bidding, lead generation, LinkedIn outreach, and business development activities. The ideal candidate should have good communication and research skills, a sales mindset, and a strong willingness to learn client acquisition and outbound outreach.

Responsibilities

• Search and identify relevant projects and business opportunities on Upwork.
• • Understand and analyze client requirements and job postings.
• • Identify suitable projects and opportunities for the company.
• • Prepare and submit customized proposals and bids with guidance.
• • Write personalized cover letters based on client requirements.
• • Research clients and their businesses before submitting proposals.
• • Monitor Upwork regularly for new and relevant opportunities.
• • Maintain records of submitted bids, proposals, responses, and opportunities.
• • Follow up with potential clients and interested prospects.
• • Use LinkedIn and LinkedIn Sales Navigator to identify potential clients and decision-makers.
• • Research companies, prospects, industries, and business opportunities.
• • Generate, qualify, and maintain a database of potential leads.
• • Conduct outbound outreach through LinkedIn, email, and other relevant platforms.
• • Create personalized outreach messages and follow-up communications.
• • Track leads, outreach activities, responses, and follow-ups.
• • Support client acquisition, lead generation, and overall business development activities.
• • Learn and work with different sales, outreach, and lead generation tools and techniques.

Requirements

• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills.
• • Research: Ability to identify relevant projects, prospects, and opportunities.
• • Sales Mindset: Interest in sales and client acquisition.
• • Upwork Understanding: Interest in Upwork bidding and proposal writing.
• • Outreach: Comfortable with LinkedIn and email communication.
• • Relationship Building: Ability to build professional connections.
• • Attention to Detail: Ability to understand client requirements accurately.
• • Learning Agility: Quick and eager learner.
• • Proactiveness: Takes initiative and ownership.
• • Organization: Ability to manage leads, bids, and follow-ups effectively

Skills