Business Development Trainee

Business Development Trainee

Company: iFranchise

Location: Remote (Bengaluru, Karnataka)

Internship Duration: 6 Months

About iFranchise

iFranchise is a growing franchise development and business expansion platform that helps brands scale through strategic franchise partnerships. We work closely with emerging and established brands to support their growth and market expansion objectives.

Position Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic Business Development Trainee to join our team. The intern will play a key role in identifying and onboarding brands, building relationships with business leaders, and promoting iFranchise services. This role offers hands-on exposure to business development, sales strategy, client acquisition, and franchise consulting.

Successful candidates will receive structured training and mentorship throughout the internship period.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential brands suitable for franchise development and expansion.
• Reach out to CEOs, Founders, Directors, and decision-makers of various brands through calls, emails, LinkedIn, and other communication channels.
• Present and explain iFranchise services and business solutions to prospective clients.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate discussions between prospects and the senior management team.
• Maintain and update lead databases, CRM systems, and business development reports.
• Follow up with prospective clients and nurture relationships throughout the onboarding process.
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and partnership documentation.
• Support brand onboarding activities and ensure a smooth client experience.
• Achieve assigned business development and client acquisition targets.
• Represent iFranchise professionally while building long-term business relationships.

Incentives & Growth Opportunities

• Attractive performance-based incentives for every brand successfully onboarded through your efforts.
• Practical exposure to sales, negotiations, business strategy, and franchise consulting.
• Direct interaction with founders, CEOs, and business leaders across industries.
• Opportunity to work on real business expansion projects.
• High-performing interns will be considered for a full-time Business Development Associate position upon successful completion of the 6-month internship.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, Management, or related fields.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong persuasion and relationship-building abilities.
• Comfortable speaking with senior executives and business owners.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and eager to learn.
• Basic knowledge of sales, marketing, and business development is preferred.

Compensation

• Monthly stipend: Competitive Fixed Stipend + Attractive Performance Incentives
• Performance-based incentives for successful brand onboarding.
• Potential full-time employment opportunity after successful completion of the internship.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can submit their resume along with a brief introduction highlighting their interest in business development and client acquisition to [email protected] or apply in LinkedIn.