Business Development Executive

Company Description Askeva is a WhatsApp-first automation platform that helps businesses centralize customer communication, sales, and support. The company focuses on fast, structured, and scalable customer interactions, eliminating missed leads and slow responses. Askeva's platform enables instant lead capture and qualification, intelligent chatbot automation, integrated ticketing, appointment scheduling, and targeted campaigns, all tailored to each business without generic templates. By combining automation with real business logic, Askeva helps organizations increase conversions, reduce manual workload, improve customer experience, and scale operations efficiently. Trusted by businesses across industries, Askeva continues to build solutions that solve real operational challenges and drive growth through automation.

Role Description This is an on-site internship role for a Business Development Executive based in Madurai. The intern will support new business development by identifying prospects, qualifying leads, and contributing to outreach efforts through calls, messages, and meetings. Daily responsibilities include researching potential clients, presenting AskEVA's solutions, assisting in demos, and maintaining accurate records of interactions in CRM tools. The role involves working closely with the sales and product teams to understand client needs, prepare proposals, and follow up to move opportunities through the pipeline. The intern will also help with account management tasks such as nurturing relationships, gathering feedback, and supporting renewals and upsell opportunities.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in New Business Development and Lead Generation to identify, qualify, and pursue potential clients.
• Candidates should possess skills in Business understanding to analyze customer needs and align them with AskEVA's automation solutions.
• Candidates should possess strong Communication skills to conduct outreach, present solutions clearly, and engage with stakeholders.
• Candidates should possess Account Management skills to support ongoing client relationships, monitor satisfaction, and assist with follow-ups.
• Candidates should ideally have familiarity with SaaS or technology products, CRM tools, and basic sales processes.
• Candidates should demonstrate a proactive mindset, willingness to learn, and the ability to work collaboratively in an on-site team environment.
• A bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field (completed or in progress) is preferred but not mandatory.