Academic Relations Executive / Sales Intern
Bengaluru, IndiaFull-timeEntry · 0-1 years
About this role
Job Title – Academic Relations Executive / Sales Intern
Location: Bengaluru HO
Employment Type: Internship
About Our Company
CloudThat, founded in 2012 by Bhavesh Goswami, is a global cloud consulting and training company headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The company has delivered 350+ cloud projects and trained 850,000+ professionals across 30+ countries, while also actively collaborating with premium Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to advance industry-relevant cloud and AI skills.
CloudThat is a top-tier partner of AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and Databricks, and the only company globally to receive all three major cloud training awards in 2025. It was also certified as a Great Place to Work® in 2025, reflecting its strong focus on innovation and a people-first culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Academic Alliances team in outreach activities across universities and colleges.
- Work on the academic database and institutional mapping for outreach campaigns.
- Identify and reach out to untapped territories and institutions to expand CloudThat’s academic presence.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings with institutional stakeholders including TPOs, HODs, Deans, and Directors.
- Follow up with prospective institutions regarding training programs, partnerships, workshops, and collaborations.
- Prepare and share proposals, presentations, and partnership documents with colleges and universities.
- Coordinate with internal teams for smooth communication and execution of academic initiatives.
- Maintain activity trackers, meeting records, and CRM updates for ongoing engagement activities.
- Assist in organizing webinars, workshops, faculty development programs, and student engagement initiatives.
Requirements
- Fresher or candidate with 0–1 year of experience in sales, business development, academic relations, or client engagement.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Confident in speaking with academic stakeholders and institutional representatives.
- Good presentation and follow-up skills.
- Basic knowledge of MS Office tools including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn.
- Willingness to travel for institutional meetings and academic events when required.
- B.Tech/ MBA / BBA / Graduates from any stream with interest in sales and academic partnerships can apply.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work closely with leading universities and institutions across India.
- Exposure to the growing ecosystem of Cloud, AI, and Data Technologies.
- Hands-on experience in institutional sales and academic partnerships.
- Learning-driven and collaborative work environment.
- Career growth opportunities within the Academic Alliances and Business Development teams.
- Performance-based incentives and recognition opportunities.
Application Process
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for Virtual Interviews. The selection process may include 2–3 rounds of interaction.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.