Field Sales Intern

Company Description Smart Structure is an India-based digital marketplace for building materials, connecting homeowners, contractors, builders, architects, and real-estate developers with verified dealers and trusted brands. Through the Smart Structure app, customers can explore and compare over 100,000 products across more than 32 categories and 500 brands, including cement, steel, bricks, tiles, paints, sanitaryware, electricals, and hardware. The platform is designed to make construction-material discovery and purchasing simpler, more transparent, and more convenient. Customers gain broader choice and access to reliable sellers, while dealers and wholesalers benefit from digital visibility and new business opportunities. Based in Kolkata, Smart Structure is building a trusted construction-commerce ecosystem for India.

Role Description The Field Sales Intern role is an on-site internship position based in Kolkata. The intern will support outreach to local dealers, contractors, and builders to promote the Smart Structure platform and onboard new partners. Day-to-day responsibilities include visiting market areas, explaining product offerings and app features, collecting and documenting partner information, and assisting with demonstrations of the app. The intern will help gather feedback from customers and dealers, report insights to the sales and operations teams, and support basic field marketing activities. The role requires regular field travel within Kolkata, maintaining accurate records of visits and leads, and contributing to growth initiatives under the guidance of senior team members.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with dealers, contractors, and customers on-site.
• Ability to build rapport, negotiate, and present product and app features clearly and confidently.
• Comfort with using smartphones and mobile apps; basic familiarity with digital marketplaces or e-commerce is an advantage.
• Good organizational skills to manage field visits, maintain lead records, and share updates with the team.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and willing to work extensively in the field across different areas of Kolkata.
• Interest in sales, business development, or the construction/building materials sector; prior internship or exposure in these areas is a plus.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in business, marketing, commerce, engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to communicate in English and local languages used in Kolkata; strong ethical conduct and client-focused mindset.