Business Development Intern
About the Internship
Octacer is looking for ambitious IT graduates who want to build a long-term career in Business Development for Software, Automation, AI, and Digital Transformation.
This is not a traditional internship where you'll spend months doing repetitive tasks. Instead, you'll join a structured Business Development Academy where you'll receive practical training, mentorship, real-world assignments, and hands-on experience working with actual business opportunities.
By the end of the internship, you'll understand how professional IT companies generate leads, identify business opportunities, engage decision makers, and support enterprise software sales.
Duration: 3 Months
Stipend: PKR 30,000 per month
Employment Type: Internship (Performance-based Full-Time Opportunity)
What You Will Learn
During the internship, you will be trained in:
- Business Development fundamentals
- IT services and software consulting
- Automation and Artificial Intelligence solutions
- Market and company research
- Identifying ideal customers (ICP)
- Lead generation and qualification
- LinkedIn prospecting
- Upwork bidding
- Cold email outreach
- CRM management and pipeline tracking
- Proposal support
- AI-powered research and productivity tools
- Understanding business operations and customer pain points
- Professional communication with international clients
Responsibilities
Throughout the internship, you will:
- Research companies and industries
- Identify potential clients and decision makers
- Build and maintain lead databases
- Qualify prospects based on defined criteria
- Assist in preparing proposals and presentations
- Support Upwork bidding activities
- Support LinkedIn and email outreach campaigns
- Maintain CRM records and sales pipelines
- Work closely with technical teams to understand client requirements
- Participate in internal training sessions, workshops, and business simulations
- Complete practical assignments and weekly evaluations
Requirements
- Fresh graduate or final-year student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related fields
- Interested in technology, software, AI, and business
- Strong written and spoken English
- Curious, analytical, and willing to learn
- Self-disciplined and comfortable following structured processes
- Looking for a long-term career rather than short-term freelancing
- Previous Business Development experience is not required
- Own laptop
- Reliable internet connection
- Available to work onsite after selection
- Basic understanding of computers and software
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Nice-to-Haves
- Familiarity with LinkedIn or other professional networking platforms
- Basic understanding of CRM tools
- Prior internship or volunteer experience
What Makes This Internship Different?
Unlike traditional internships, this program includes:
- Structured Business Development training
- Real business case studies
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Hands-on work with actual prospects
- AI-powered sales and research workflows
- Performance reviews and continuous feedback
- Opportunity to work with international clients
You won't just observe—you'll learn by doing.
Performance & Career Growth
Your performance will be evaluated throughout the internship based on:
- Learning progress
- Research quality
- Communication skills
- Practical assignments
- Professionalism
- Consistency and discipline
Outstanding performers may receive:
- Performance-based incentives
- Full-time Business Development Executive position
- Continued mentorship and career development
- Opportunities to work on international projects
Stipend: PKR 30,000 per month + performance-based incentives + potential full-time employment upon successful completion.