Business Development (Sales) Part Time Internship at Wordscloud, Allahabad

Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

A. Lead Research & Prospecting
1. Identify 50-100 qualified leads per week through Reddit, LinkedIn, Facebook Groups, and other online platforms
2. Monitor relevant communities for businesses discussing SEO challenges, link-building needs, or organic traffic issues
3. Research company websites to assess their SEO maturity and potential fit for our services
4. Identify decision-makers (Marketing Managers, SEO Specialists, Business Owners, Agency Owners)
5. Extract and verify contact information (email addresses, LinkedIn profiles, phone numbers)

B. Lead Qualification
1. Score leads as Hot/Warm/Cold based on buying signals
2. Document key information about each lead in the CRM system
3. Database Management & Reporting (15% of time)
4. Maintain an accurate and organized lead database in CRM
5. Update lead status and add detailed notes from research
6. Provide weekly reports on lead generation metrics
7. Track which sources generate the highest quality leads
8. Collaborate with the sales team on lead feedback and refinement
9. Assess lead quality based on:
Budget capacity (company size, funding, industry)
Active SEO needs or pain points
Decision-making authority
Timeline for engagement

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