Sales Development Representative (SDR) Intern (Growth & Outreach)

Sales Development Representative (SDR) Intern (Growth & Outreach)

Location: Hyderabad (On-site)

Duration: 3–6 Months

Paid Internship

Working Days: Monday – Saturday

About Pontis

Pontis is building AI-powered solutions that help businesses automate repetitive workflows and improve operational efficiency. As an early-stage startup, you'll work directly with the founders, gain exposure to modern sales processes, AI tools, and contribute to building our customer pipeline from the ground up.

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and curious Sales Development Representative (SDR) Intern to help grow Pontis by identifying potential customers, researching companies, managing our LinkedIn presence, and initiating conversations with decision-makers.

If you enjoy talking to people, researching businesses, and learning how B2B SaaS sales work, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Research and identify companies that fit Pontis' target customer profile.
• Gather company information and key decision-maker details.
• Build and maintain prospect lists using online research and sales tools.
• Reach out to prospects through LinkedIn, email, and cold calls.
• Qualify leads and understand their business requirements.
• Schedule product demos for the sales/founding team.
• Follow up with prospects and maintain communication throughout the sales cycle.
• Manage and grow Pontis' LinkedIn page by publishing relevant content and engaging with the audience.
• Track outreach activities and maintain accurate CRM records.
• Collaborate with the founders to improve outreach strategies and messaging.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Confident speaking over phone and video calls.
• Strong internet research skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable learning new software and AI tools.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Positive attitude and problem-solving mindset.

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Familiarity with LinkedIn for professional networking.
• Basic understanding of B2B sales or lead generation.
• Exposure to tools such as Apollo.io, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, HubSpot, Zoho CRM, or similar platforms.
• Interest in AI, SaaS, startups, or technology.

What You'll Learn

• B2B SaaS sales and outbound prospecting.
• Cold calling and professional outreach.
• Lead qualification and sales pipeline management.
• LinkedIn personal and company branding.
• CRM management and sales operations.
• AI-powered sales and productivity tools.
• Startup execution by working directly with the founders.

Perks

• Hands-on mentorship from the founding team.
• Opportunity to work on a real AI product.
• Exposure to modern sales and automation tools.
• Certificate and Letter of Recommendation based on performance.
• Potential full-time opportunity based on performance.

If you're someone who enjoys talking to people and wants to build a career in sales, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply by sending your resume to