Supply Acquisition Intern

About Us:

At Vahan were helping 300M blue-collar workers in India find jobs. Over time we want to become the center of all money and financial needs for blue-collar workers and will thus expand to use cases in financial services and upskilling.

Were a Y Combinator company that is backed by marquee investors such as Khosla Ventures Founders Fund and Airtel. Several executives from Google and Flipkart are also investors in the company.

Why youll LOVE Vahan

• Were a small team that enjoys working hard getting a lot done and having fun

• Not to mention that youll get to work on a product that is making a profoundly positive impact on peoples lives

• We also provide an outstanding training ground for aspiring entrepreneurs

Roles and Responsibilities:

As a sales Intern you will be an integral part of our sales team supporting new vendor partners in their day to day business operations and helping them scale in their initial months of acquisition.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Escalation Handling: Help partners resolve day to day escalations on candidate onboardings and payout related issues

• Market visits: Conduct visits and meet partners in their office to build trust and stronger relationships identify new opportunities to grow monthly placements.

• Lead Communication: Assist in initial outreach to potential leads by conducting demo calls in-person meetings

• Proposal Support: Collaborate with the sales team to create pitch decks and proposals tailored to client needs.

• Data Analysis: Analyze sales data to track lead progress and conversion rates generating weekly reports.

• Growth Partner: Be a growth partner for new vendors by guiding them in team hiring lead sourcing and productivity improvement

Day-to-Day Life as a Sales Intern:

Your day will be a blend of client interaction and hands-on learning in sales strategies. Heres what a typical day might look like:

• Morning: Attend morning review calls to start the day plan market visits with area managers.

• Afternoon: conduct at least 3 in-office visits to new vendors daily.

• Evening: share daily report to area manager and discuss support required

By the end of your internship you will have gained valuable experience in sales lead management and sales strategies with a deep understanding of the recruitment industry.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Business Marketing or a related field/Graduates

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

• Comfortable with basic research data entry and reporting.

• Familiarity with CRM systems (a plus but not required).

• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Why Join Us

• Hands-on experience in a growing startup environment.

• Mentorship from experienced sales professionals.

• Opportunity to gain real-world insights into the recruitment industry.

• Potential for full-time employment upon completion of the internship.