Business Development Executive

Company Description HIREKARMA PRIVATE LIMITED is a technology-driven recruitment platform that transforms campus placements by seamlessly connecting students, institutes, and corporates. The company focuses on creating a transparent, automated, and efficient hiring ecosystem that bridges the gap between academia and industry. With strong industry partnerships and AI-enabled recruitment, HIREKARMA enables colleges to increase placements while helping graduates access high-quality career opportunities. Beyond campus hiring, the organization is expanding into skill development, international placements, and experienced hiring to offer a holistic recruitment experience. Guided by the motto SMILES TO A MILLION, PRIDE TO NATION, HIREKARMA is committed to building careers and shaping future success stories.

Role Description The Business Development Executive internship role at HIREKARMA is an on-site position based in Bhubaneswar. The intern will support daily business development activities, including identifying prospective partners, assisting in lead generation campaigns, and contributing to outreach strategies targeted at institutes and corporate clients. Responsibilities include maintaining and updating client databases, supporting account management activities, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure smooth communication and follow-up. The role also involves participating in meetings, preparing basic presentations or reports, and learning to analyze market trends and opportunities in campus hiring and allied services. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in business development within a fast-growing recruitment technology environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform New Business Development and Lead Generation activities, identifying and qualifying potential institutional and corporate partners.
• Understanding of Business and Account Management principles to support client relationships and ongoing engagement.
• Strong Communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication and professional interaction with stakeholders.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills, with interest in recruitment, HR tech, or education-industry partnerships.
• Pursuing or completed a degree in Business, Management, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience/interest).
• Proactive, organized, and able to work effectively in an on-site, team-based environment.
• Comfort with using digital tools, CRM or spreadsheets, and willingness to learn new business development platforms.