Business Development Manager

Internship Opportunity — Business Development Executive (Eco-Friendly Marketplace) (3 Months)

Type:
Unpaid (Performance-Based Incentives)

Location:
Remote/Hybrid

Incentives:
Not guaranteed — based strictly on performance

About Us

GreenDukan is an eco-friendly marketplace dedicated to promoting sustainable living by helping consumers discover ethical, planet-positive products.

We are building something meaningful — and we're inviting passionate hustlers to join us on this journey.

About the Role

We are looking for a
Business Development Executive Intern
who is energetic, confident, and eager to grow with a startup.

You will work closely with the founders on vendor onboarding, partnerships, market research, documentation, and overall business growth.

This role is perfect for someone who wants
hands-on startup experience
and loves working on multiple aspects of a business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Vendor Acquisition & Relationship Management

• Identify sustainable brands, local sellers, and eco-friendly manufacturers
• Reach out via email, calls, LinkedIn, Instagram
• Convince vendors to onboard and list products
• Maintain communication and assist them through the onboarding process

2. Market Research & Competitor Analysis

• Study trends in eco-friendly markets
• Analyze competitor platforms and pricing models
• Identify product gaps and new category opportunities

3. Strategic Partnerships

• Connect with NGOs, eco-communities, sustainability pages
• Collaborate with influencers and micro-creators
• Explore partnership opportunities that strengthen GreenDukan

4. Funding & Investment Support

• Assist in preparing investor pitch decks
• Research grants, accelerator programs, startup schemes
• Support initial outreach to investors and advisors

5. Sales & Growth Strategy

• Suggest ideas to improve sales, conversions, and vendor performance
• Help plan discounts, offers, and promotional activities
• Track and analyze business growth metrics

6. Marketing Support

• Assist in social media research and campaign ideas
• Coordinate with influencers and content creators
• Draft outreach templates, promotional text, and basic copies

7. Policy & Documentation

• Draft Terms & Conditions for customers and vendors
• Create vendor onboarding guidelines and return/refund policies
• Maintain structured documentation for internal processes

8. CRM & Lead Pipeline Management

• Maintain vendor and partner pipelines
• Track follow-ups and conversions
• Keep communication professional and timely

9. Business Analysis & Innovation

• Conduct SWOT analysis
• Identify business risks and opportunities
• Suggest improvements to operations and marketplace workflow

Requirements (Must-Have)

• Strong communication and persuasion skills
• Good research ability
• Confidence in outreach (email, call, chat)
• Fluency in English & Hindi (Assamese is a plus)
• Motivated, disciplined, and eager to learn
• Interest in sustainability and business growth

No specific degree required —
skills and mindset are more important
.

Incentives

Incentives are
performance-based only
and
not guaranteed
.

May include:

• Vendor onboarding bonuses
• Letter of Recommendation
• Certificate with performance remarks
• Potential extension or future paid role

Ideal Candidate

• Loves communicating and building relationships
• Wants real startup exposure
• Passionate about sustainability and eco-friendly products
• Can take responsibility and deliver on time
• Enjoys multi-tasking and learning new things

How to Apply

Send your resume to:

Final Note

This internship is perfect for someone who wants to understand
how startups grow
, how to structure a business, how to pitch, how to onboard vendors, and how to build real-world partnerships.

If you're ambitious, hard-working, and eager to learn —
we want you on our team
.