Business Development Executive Internship
Maiyyam, an EdTech company in Coimbatore, is hiring a business development intern to counsel students and bring in enrolments. It pays ₹15,000 a month, onsite, and the posting mentions a PPO at 6 LPA CTC after the internship, as per business requirements.
What the pay looks like
At ₹15,000 a month, this internship pays above typical for similar internships in the same field across India. The posting also mentions a PPO at 6 LPA CTC afterwards, as per business requirements.
Counselling, pitching and chasing enrolments
This is a target-driven sales role. You speak with students about their career goals, work out what they want to learn, and suggest the Maiyyam program that fits. Then you push for the enrolment.
Leads are your daily material. You generate and convert them through calls, referrals and follow-ups, and you keep a running track of your pipeline. You also pitch the programs to prospective students and to partners, and you set up and run sales meetings and presentations.
You will work with the Sales & Marketing team on campaigns and new initiatives. The posting says training is structured.
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Who can apply and what Maiyyam asks for
- A graduate in any discipline, UG or PG.
- At least 60% in 10th, 12th or Diploma, and a 6 CGPA in UG or PG.
- Strong communication in English. Tamil is preferred.
- Confidence, organisation, and the ability to work under targets.
- Creative problem-solving and a willingness to learn.
The role is onsite in Coimbatore. Applications close on 30 Oct 2026.
How crowded it is
7 registered so far Lower competition
Fewer people have registered for this one than for similar roles, going by the original listing. That is a small point in your favour, but the deadline is still 30 Oct 2026.
Timing
- Apply by
- 30 Oct 2026 (10 days left)
Applications close on 30 Oct 2026. The role was posted on 16 Oct 2026, so the window is short.
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Skills to show
- Communication Skills
- Career Counseling
- Customer Acquisition
- Sales Pipeline Management
- Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
- Sales 48%
- English Proficiency (Spoken) 20%
- Business development 17%
- Effective Communication 17%
This posting asks for communication, career counselling, customer acquisition, sales pipeline management, and public speaking and presentation. Across similar roles, sales, spoken and written English, business development and marketing come up most.
Our screening
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How to stand out in a counselling and sales role
- Practise a short, clear pitch for a course, spoken aloud. Record yourself and listen for filler words.
- Be ready to talk about a time you persuaded someone or hit a target, even in college clubs or events.
- Prepare a few questions you would ask a student to understand their goals before recommending anything.
- Show you can stay organised. A simple way of tracking follow-ups is worth describing.
- If you speak Tamil, say so and be comfortable switching between it and English.
Questions people ask about this role
Is this internship paid?
Yes. It pays ₹15,000 a month, which is above typical for similar internships in the same field across India.
Is the role onsite?
Yes. The posting states it is onsite, in Coimbatore.
What marks do I need?
The posting asks for a graduate degree in any discipline, at least 60% in 10th, 12th or Diploma, and a 6 CGPA in UG or PG.