Business Development Intern

Company Description

Indian Hair Co. is a global exporter of premium Indian human hair, trusted by importers, distributors, wig manufacturers, salons, and hair brands since 2005. The company serves clients in 20+ countries with ethically sourced Raw, Virgin, and Remy Indian human hair. Every strand is hand-sorted and rigorously quality checked to ensure authenticity, consistency, and long-lasting performance, without acid washing, silicone coating, or steam processing. Indian Hair Co. focuses on quality, reliability, and building long-term partnerships with its clients. For more information, candidates can visit the company website or contact the team by email or phone.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Business Development Intern role based in Kolkata. The intern will support business growth by identifying prospective clients, assisting in lead generation activities, and helping maintain relationships with existing partners. Daily responsibilities include conducting market research, analyzing industry trends, and preparing reports to support sales and marketing strategies. The role also involves communicating with potential and existing clients through calls, emails, and meetings, as well as coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely responses and high-quality customer service. The intern will contribute to business development campaigns, track performance metrics, and suggest improvements based on data and feedback.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, evaluate market trends, and support business decisions.
• Effective communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication for client interaction and internal collaboration.
• Lead generation skills to identify, qualify, and follow up with prospective clients and business partners.
• Market research skills to gather competitive intelligence, understand customer needs, and map opportunities in global hair and beauty markets.
• Customer service skills to provide professional, timely, and solution-focused support to clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to work on-site in Kolkata, manage multiple tasks, and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with basic office productivity tools (e.g., spreadsheets, presentations, CRM or lead tracking tools is a plus).
• Interest in the beauty, hair, or fashion industry; prior internship or academic projects in sales, marketing, or business development are an advantage.
• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field preferred.