We are looking for an ambitious, driven, and energetic Business Development Executive Intern to join our team for a paid 6-month internship.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of our growth, talking to entrepreneurs, understanding their business goals, and introducing them to Bizadvisor’s solutions. This is not just a desk-job internship; it is a hands-on opportunity to learn B2B sales, client advisory, and growth strategies within Sri Lanka’s vibrant startup ecosystem.
What You Will DoClient Engagement & Advisory: Handle inbound leads and inquiries from entrepreneurs looking to register or manage their companies in Sri Lanka.
Needs Analysis: Consult with potential clients to understand their business requirements and recommend the right Bizadvisor packages.
Lead Qualification & Follow-ups: Proactively follow up on prospective client leads via phone, WhatsApp, and email to guide them through our onboarding process.
CRM & Pipeline Management: Maintain accurate records of client interactions, follow-ups, and sales pipelines using our internal CRM tools.
Market Outreach: Assist the Business Development team in identifying new growth opportunities, partnerships, and market trends.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with our operations, secretarial, accounting, and tech teams to ensure a smooth transition for newly onboarded clients.
Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a Degree / Professional Qualification in Business Management, Marketing, Economics, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Sinhala
Mindset: Highly motivated, target-oriented, with a genuine passion for startups, entrepreneurship, and sales.
Interpersonal Skills: Confident on the phone and in person—someone who loves talking to people and solving problems.
Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using modern digital tools, CRMs, and office suites.
Availability: Must be able to work on-site at our Maharagama office for the full 6-month duration.
Real-World Sales & Advisory Experience: Gain first-hand exposure to B2B sales, corporate services, and startup advisory.
Mentorship: Work directly alongside experienced industry leaders and founders.
Networking: Connect with hundreds of founders, creators, and business owners across Sri Lanka.
Career Growth: Performance-based opportunity to transition into a full-time permanent role upon successfully completing the internship.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or professional qualification in Business Management, Marketing, Economics, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Sinhala.
- Highly motivated and target-oriented, with a genuine passion for startups, entrepreneurship, and sales.
- Confident communicating with people by phone and in person, with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable using digital tools, CRM systems, and office suites.
- Available to work on-site at the Maharagama office for the full six-month internship.
What We Do
Bizadvisor is a Sri Lankan platform that helps entrepreneurs launch, manage, and grow compliant businesses. It combines an online workspace and expert guidance with company registration, accounting and tax compliance, payroll, legal support, and IT services such as business email and website setup. Its aim is to simplify entrepreneurship and let business owners focus on building their companies while Bizadvisor handles administrative and compliance needs.
