Business Development Intern

Job description

The Business Development Intern will support the growth and market expansion of Oro STAR Consultancy Services by assisting in the development and execution of marketing strategies, client acquisition processes, and business development initiatives across all service clusters.

The role is designed to build a strong pipeline of institutional clients through structured market mapping, relationship building, and conversion-focused engagement.

The intern will work closely with senior leadership to translate OSCS’s service offerings into market opportunities, ensuring that the firm achieves visibility, client acquisition, and revenue growth in both local and international markets.

The Business Development Intern will be responsible for the following:

• Support the development and implementation of marketing strategies for all OSCS service clusters
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and sector scanning to identify opportunities
• Map and segment potential clients across government, NGOs, INGOs, donors, private sector, and development agencies
• Develop, update, and maintain a structured client database and CRM system
• Identify key decision-makers and institutional focal persons within target organizations
• Conduct telemarketing and structured outreach for lead generation and client conversion
• Follow up on leads via phone calls, emails, and digital communication platforms
• Schedule and coordinate client meetings, presentations, and engagement sessions
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations, pitch decks, and marketing materials for business development activities
• Support senior consultants during client meetings, workshops, and proposal presentations
• Deliver introductory presentations on OSCS services when required
• Assist in proposal writing, documentation, and submission processes
• Support promotion and marketing of team building and organizational development services, including:
• Mapping organizations with leadership, cohesion, and performance gaps
• Supporting the design and promotion of team building interventions
• Assisting in organizing workshops, retreats, and experiential learning sessions
• Documenting outcomes, lessons learned, and success stories from interventions
• Support visibility and positioning of all OSCS service clusters in local and global markets
• Maintain accurate records of all client interactions, leads, follow-ups, and conversions
• Contribute to continuous improvement of marketing systems and client engagement processes

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The role provides structured exposure to:

• Strategic marketing and global consulting business development systems
• Donor, NGO, government, and private sector engagement processes
• Proposal development and resource mobilization systems
• CRM-based client management and sales pipelines
• Multi-sector consulting operations
• Marketing of technical services including team building, leadership development, and organizational transformation
• High-level client engagement, pitching, and negotiation processes
• Real-world consulting and development project environments

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Degree or Diploma in Marketing and Sale/Business Administration
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to conduct research and analyze market information
• Confidence in engaging institutional and corporate clients
• Strong organizational and follow-up discipline
• Basic understanding of marketing, sales, and business development principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with CRM tools (added advantage)
• Ability to support facilitation of team building and organizational development activities
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Proactive, self-driven, and results-oriented
• Strong networking Skills

Application Procedure

Send applications to esakala64@gmail.com