Sales Development Intern

As a Sales Development Intern at Weekday, you will play a crucial role in assisting the sales team by identifying and qualifying potential sales leads. Your responsibilities will include conducting outreach to prospective clients through emails, phone calls, and social media, as well as scheduling meetings and managing follow-ups. Additionally, you will conduct market research to understand industry trends and maintain detailed records of interactions within our CRM system.

To apply for the Sales Development Intern position at Weekday, candidates should be currently pursuing or have recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. A strong interest in sales and business development is essential. Candidates should also exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with CRM tools will be advantageous.

The Sales Development Intern at Weekday will work in a remote, supportive environment surrounded by a small and dedicated team. With just 32 people in our full-time staff, you will have direct access to the founding team, allowing for daily one-on-one interactions and guidance. We prioritize efficiency with a strong bias for action, ensuring your contributions lead to tangible results from the start.

Yes, the Sales Development Intern position at Weekday is a paid internship that offers a stipend of Rs 15-20,000 per month. This compensation reflects our commitment to providing a valuable learning experience while investing in the growth of aspiring sales professionals.

Successful Sales Development Interns at Weekday may have the opportunity to transition into full-time roles following the internship. This pathway allows you to capitalize on the skills and knowledge you gain during your internship while contributing to the long-term success of our sales team.

Research Weekday's background, its product or service offerings, and its target market before the interview. Emphasize your understanding of the sales process, showing you're informed and eager to contribute to their success. You can mention any specific aspects of their approach to sales that resonate with you.

Express your proactive nature by detailing methods for identifying leads such as leveraging social media, networking, researching industry events, and using online tools like LinkedIn. Demonstrate your ability to conduct market research to inform your approach.

Share a specific example that highlights your communication skills. Focus on the situation, your initiative, the actions you took, and the resulting outcome. Whether it's a class project, volunteer work, or any event, show how your communication made a positive difference.

Discuss your organizational skills and methods for managing multiple tasks, such as creating to-do lists, utilizing tools or apps for task management, and your ability to adapt to changing priorities while ensuring urgent tasks are completed efficiently.

Share your genuine interest in sales, emphasizing aspects like relationship building, problem-solving, and the dynamic nature of the field. Relate this interest back to how this Sales Development Intern position at Weekday fits your career goals.

Choose a project where your contributions led to successful outcomes. Detail your role, the steps you took, and any metrics or feedback that demonstrate success. This will reflect your ability to produce results and commitment to excellence.

Highlight your openness to feedback by discussing how you value constructive criticism as a tool for growth. Share an experience where feedback helped you improve and how you implement such insights into your work.

If you have experience using CRM software or sales tools, mention those specifically. If not, express your willingness to learn. Demonstrate your tech-savviness and ability to quickly adapt to new technologies that enhance sales processes.

Discuss your perspective on rejection, emphasizing resilience and the understanding that it’s a part of the sales process. Share a strategy you would use to bounce back from rejection and keep pursuing leads.

Mention skills such as strong communication, perseverance, adaptability, and empathy. Explain how each of these skills plays a role in successfully navigating the challenges of a sales environment, and relate it back to your own personal qualities.