Business Development Internship - Sales at Airtribe

About Airtribe

Airtribe is an early-stage startup focused on creating the world’s largest platform dedicated to cohort-based courses, promoting lifelong learning with enhanced learner outcomes. These live programs offer interactive session formats featuring direct instructor support, community engagement with fellow learners, and continuous feedback.

Internship Overview

This internship within our sales department emphasizes admissions and growth and provides a pathway to a potential pre-placement offer (PPO). Based in Bangalore, this full-time, on-site internship spans 3 months, with start dates between July 16 and August 20, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective learners to understand their career aspirations and guide them transparently towards suitable courses.
• Respond empathetically to inquiries and concerns, facilitating honest conversations.
• Manage inbound leads efficiently, maintaining personalized and timely communication to drive prospects through the enrollment funnel.
• Foster trusting relationships with learners in a consultative rather than aggressive sales approach.
• Collaborate with sales and post-sales teams to comprehend the full customer journey and gain experience in actual sales conversations and deal closures.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM systems and internal trackers, sharing learner feedback to improve sales messaging and processes.
• Embrace additional responsibilities as the business grows, honing multi-tasking and prioritization skills in a dynamic startup environment.

Candidate Profile

• Strong verbal communication skills and a fundamental aptitude for sales.
• Comfortable working with Google Sheets and Excel.
• Quick thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn and develop professionally.
• Prior familiarity with CRM or sales technology tools is advantageous but not required.
• Sales or client-facing experience is a plus, though not mandatory.
• Graduates from 2026 or earlier who can commit to full-time work after the internship.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• The monthly stipend ranges from ₹25,000 to ₹50,000, comprising a fixed component of ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 and an incentive portion between ₹10,000 and ₹30,000.
• Additional perks include a certificate of completion, letter of recommendation, casual dress code, and complimentary snacks and beverages.

Eligibility

Applicants must be available for a full-time, on-site internship, starting between mid-July and late August 2026, and able to commit to the entire three-month duration. Candidates should possess relevant interests and skills aligned with the role.