Business Development Intern

Job Title: Business Development Intern
Company: Dakia.ai
Location: Islamabad (On-site at NIC Islamabad)
Employment Type: Internship

About Dakia.ai
Dakia.ai empowers small and medium-sized businesses by unifying multiple communication channels into a single, AI-powered dashboard. The platform enhances customer engagement, delivers advanced analytics, and provides actionable insights that enable SMBs to make timely and growth-focused decisions. Dakia’s AI-driven sales and marketing engine gives business owners the capability of a skilled sales development representative and an experienced market analyst—transforming how SMBs manage communication, sales, and marketing.

Role Overview
The Business Development Intern will support Dakia.ai’s growth by identifying potential clients, conducting market research, generating leads, and assisting in outreach activities. This role offers hands-on exposure to the sales pipeline, CRM tools, and AI-driven marketing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify potential clients in target industries, primarily SMBs.
• Assist in lead generation through email outreach, LinkedIn engagement, and CRM updates.
• Support the sales team in preparing presentations, proposals, and product demos.
• Track and document interactions with prospects to maintain accurate CRM records.
• Help analyze customer needs and communicate product value clearly and effectively.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to address client inquiries and follow-up tasks.
• Participate in strategy meetings to propose ideas for improving lead quality and conversion rates.
• Monitor competitors and industry trends to support informed business decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (completed or ongoing) in Business, Marketing, Management, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to research, analyze, and organize information effectively.
• Basic familiarity with CRM tools or willingness to learn quickly.
• Proficiency in MS Office or Google Workspace.

Preferred Skills & Qualities

• Interest in AI, SaaS platforms, and technology-driven sales.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to present ideas clearly and professionally.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Confidence in approaching prospects and learning sales communication techniques.
• A collaborative mindset and adaptability to new tasks and tools.

Why Join Dakia.ai?

• Hands-on experience in sales, outreach, and SaaS business development.
• Exposure to AI-powered tools and a dynamic innovation ecosystem at NIC Islamabad.
• Opportunities to build practical skills in pitching, communication, and CRM management.
• Close mentorship from experienced founders and business development professionals.
• A chance to contribute meaningfully to the growth of a high-impact AI startup.

Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: Rs15,000.00 - Rs25,000.00 per month

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Location:

• Islamabad (Required)

Work Location: In person