Cummins India

Business Development Intern

InternshipIn OfficeKolkata, West Bengal5 months14K/mo5 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Cummins India is hiring a Business Development Intern in Kolkata. This is a hands-on, mentor-led internship for students and recent graduates who want real, practical experience rather than textbook exercises. As a Business Development Intern, you will work alongside experienced professionals on…

Skills you'll use

CommunicationLead GenerationMS ExcelCRMMarket ResearchNegotiationSalesEmail Outreach

What you'll do

Research prospects and generate qualified leads
Reach out to potential clients via email/calls
Maintain the CRM and follow-up trackers
Support proposals and sales presentations
Collaborate with the team, document your work and act on feedback

Who can apply

Pursuing or recently completed a relevant degree/diploma (role-dependent, any stream where applicable)
Foundational knowledge of Communication, Lead Generation, MS Excel, CRM
Good communication skills and a genuine willingness to learn
Based in or open to working from Kolkata, West Bengal (or remote where applicable)
A portfolio, project or coursework you can show (a plus, not mandatory)

Perks & benefits

Mentorship from experienced professionalsReal-world project experiencePre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunityFlexible working hoursStipendNetworking opportunities

Interview & selection process

4 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application Screening — the Cummins India recruitment team reviews your resume, skills and (where relevant) projects/portfolio for fit with the Business Development Intern internship in Kolkata.
2Online Assessment — a timed test covering fundamentals, problem solving and basic Communication/Lead Generation/MS Excel questions.
3Technical / Functional Interview — a discussion of your skills, past work and a hands-on round relevant to Business Development Intern.
4Second Interview — a deeper discussion with the team lead / hiring manager on real scenarios and problem solving.
5HR Discussion — a conversation about your goals, availability, expectations and the offer with Cummins India.

About Cummins India

Cummins India is a manufacturing and engineering organisation with an active presence in India and a track record of hiring and developing young talent. The team believes the best way to grow people is by doing real work, so interns are given genuine ownership from the start. Working here means…

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