Sales & Marketing Internship – ERP

Company Description

Prime Minds, established in 2012, specializes in delivering innovative consulting services with over 25 years of expertise in ERP solutions and 12 years in Odoo implementations. The company provides comprehensive system integration and personalized end-to-end ERP solutions designed for businesses of all sizes. With operations across the USA, India, and Europe, Prime Minds' engineers have a reputation for their technical and functional expertise. They help clients streamline operations, improve efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth through tailored solutions and strategic guidance.

Position Overview

This is a Sales & Marketing focused internship within our Odoo ERP Practice, designed for candidates who want to build a career in B2B SaaS / ERP sales, presales, and digital marketing. The program combines structured training with real-world exposure to lead generation, sales pipelines, and marketing campaigns for Odoo ERP solutions.

You will undergo 2 - 3 months of intensive training on Odoo ERP, sales processes, and marketing tools, followed by hands-on involvement in live sales and marketing activities.

The training is completely free, and in addition to the Internship Certificate, there is a performance-based stipend payable whenever you contribute to closing a deal (commission / incentive-based).

About This Internship Program

This is a learning-first internship. The focus is on:

• Understanding the Odoo ERP product and its value proposition
• Learning how to position ERP solutions to SMEs and enterprises
• Gaining hands-on exposure to B2B sales and digital marketing funnels
• Building confidence in client communication and demos
• Learning how sales, marketing, and delivery teams work together in an ERP services company

Program Duration

• Total Duration: 2–3 months (flexible based on performance and project needs)
• Schedule: Full-time or Part-time
• Mode: Remote  (On-site visit incase of business requirement)
• Mentorship: Guided by senior sales / presales / ERP consultants

Key Responsibilities

As a Sales & Marketing Intern – Odoo ERP, your responsibilities will include:

1. Lead Generation & Prospecting

• Research potential clients in target industries and regions
• Build and maintain lead lists using LinkedIn, company websites, and other sources
• Qualify leads based on defined Ideal Customer Profile (ICP)
• Assist in outreach campaigns (email, LinkedIn, calls as applicable)

2. CRM & Pipeline Management (Odoo CRM)

• Work inside Odoo CRM to:
• Create and update leads and opportunities
• Track stages in the sales pipeline
• Log communication and follow-ups
• Ensure data hygiene and accuracy in CRM entries
• Generate basic pipeline and conversion reports

3. Sales Support & Presales Coordination

• Assist in preparing:
• Sales presentations
• Product brochures and one-pagers
• Proposal templates and basic quotations (under guidance)
• Support demo preparation:
• Configure demo databases
• Organize use cases and scenarios with the presales team
• Participate in client calls (where appropriate) as observer or junior contributor

4. Marketing Activities & Campaign Support

• Support email marketing campaigns:
• Assist in drafting campaign content (subject lines, body, CTAs)
• Help with audience segmentation and sending via tools (Odoo Email Marketing / external)
• Assist in social media and content marketing:
• Ideate and draft basic posts about ERP, Odoo features, case studies
• Support design team with content inputs for creatives
• Track campaign performance:
• Open rates, click-through, responses, and basic analytics

5. Requirement Understanding & Coordination with BA/Delivery

• Understand at a high level:
• Client pain points
• Business processes (Sales, Purchase, Inventory, Accounting, HR, etc.)
• Coordinate with Business Analysts / Consultants to:
• Capture high-level requirements
• Ensure proposals and demos align with client needs
• Learn to position Odoo modules based on customer requirements

6. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare:
• Daily / weekly reports on leads, calls, meetings, and campaigns
• Basic MIS reports on conversion and funnel movement
• Maintain structured documentation of:
• Prospects and interactions
• Meeting notes and next actions

Learning Outcomes and Skill Development

By the end of the internship, you will have developed:

Sales & CRM Skills

• Practical understanding of B2B sales cycles in ERP / IT services
• Hands-on experience with Odoo CRM: leads, opportunities, pipeline tracking
• Skills in prospecting, lead qualification, and follow-up discipline
• Exposure to proposal and quotation workflows

Marketing & Communication Skills

• Basic email and digital marketing knowledge for B2B
• Experience with content inputs for campaigns and social media
• Improved written and verbal communication for professional audiences
• Understanding of positioning and messaging for complex technical products

ERP & Business Understanding

• Overview of Odoo ERP modules and how they solve business problems
• Understanding of typical SME business processes (Sales, Purchase, Inventory, Finance, HR)
• Ability to connect business pain points with ERP-based solutions

Professional Competencies

• Ownership and accountability for targets
• Time management and follow-up discipline
• Team collaboration with sales, BA, and delivery teams
• Professionalism in client-facing environments

Performance-Based Stipend / Incentives

This internship includes a performance-based stipend:

• There is no fixed monthly stipend
• You will receive a performance-based incentive / stipend whenever you contribute to closing a deal
• Incentives may be linked to:
• Qualified leads that convert to clients
• Deals where you supported presales, follow-ups, or proposal activities
• The exact incentive structure (per deal / percentage / slabs) will be explained during onboarding

This model rewards interns who are proactive, consistent in follow-ups, and serious about learning sales in a real business environment.

Requirements and QualificationsEssential Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed Bachelor’s degree in:
• Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, IT, or related fields
• Strong interest in:
• B2B Sales, IT / ERP Sales, or Digital Marketing
• Good written and verbal communication in English (other languages are a plus)
• Basic understanding of business processes (Sales, Purchase, Accounting, etc.)
• High willingness to learn, listen, and implement feedback

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior exposure to:
• CRM tools (HubSpot, Zoho, Odoo, etc.)
• Sales / marketing internships or student clubs
• Comfort with:
• LinkedIn as a professional networking tool
• MS Office / Google Workspace
• Any familiarity with Odoo or other ERP systems is a plus, but not mandatory

What We Provide

• Free, structured ERP & CRM training
• Hands-on exposure to sales, presales, and marketing in a real consulting business
• Mentorship from experienced sales and ERP professionals
• Internship Certificate on successful completion
• Performance-based incentives linked to successful deal closures
• Opportunity for future paid roles based on performance and business needs

Prime Minds - India  Prime Minds Global - USA