Business Development Intern (Talent Outsourcing)

About this role

A Business Development Intern (Talent Outsourcing) role based in Lagos is aimed at individuals looking to start a career in business development, sales, recruitment, or human resources. The role involves gaining practical experience in identifying prospective clients for recruitment and talent outsourcing solutions, generating leads, and supporting client acquisition and relationship management. The employer focuses on recruitment, talent outsourcing, staffing and HR services. The position is suitable for self-motivated, proactive candidates who can work remotely and prefer a structured pipeline-driven approach to outreach and sales support.

What you would do

• Identify potential clients for recruitment and talent outsourcing or HR solutions.
• Generate leads via LinkedIn, social media, online research, referrals, networking and other channels.
• Conduct outbound outreach including calls, emails, and LinkedIn messages.
• Present the company’s recruitment and outsourcing services to prospects.
• Follow up with prospects and maintain a lead pipeline.
• Assist in converting prospects into clients and support development from prospecting to closure.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Conduct market research to identify industries, companies and opportunities.
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations and service information.
• Maintain records of leads, prospects, follow-ups, meetings and activities.

What they are asking for

• Minimum of OND, HND or Bachelor’s degree in Business related fields (e.g., Business Administration, Marketing, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Mass Communication).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in communicating with prospective clients.
• Good research, networking and lead-generation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication platforms.
• Ability to use LinkedIn and online channels for prospecting is an advantage.
• Highly organised with good follow-up and time-management skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment.
• Previous sales, business development, customer service, recruitment or internship experience is an advantage but not mandatory.

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