Founders Office Intern

About the internship

Excess AI is an early-stage artificial intelligence startup that helps offline businesses better understand their customers and engage them more effectively. Its platform provides live customer insights so businesses can personalize experiences, improve repeat visits, and grow revenue.

The company works with a range of sectors such as retail, food and beverage, gyms and fitness centers, and salons and spas. The internship is designed for motivated candidates who want practical exposure to sales, business development, marketing, and the broader startup environment.

Why this internship stands out

Interns will work directly with the founders and the core team, gaining close-up experience rather than observing from a distance. The team is small, fast-moving, and focused on ownership, curiosity, and execution, so each intern’s work is expected to have a clear business impact.

• Hands-on exposure to startup growth and sales
• Opportunity to contribute across several business functions
• Mentorship from founders and experienced professionals
• Meaningful responsibility from day one
• Collaborative, high-energy workplace culture
• Team outings, celebrations, and a fun work atmosphere

Role overview

This role is mainly a Sales and Business Development internship, with additional exposure to marketing, content creation, and growth strategy. The selected intern will work with the team to identify prospects, strengthen customer relationships, and support business expansion.

What you will do

• Find and research potential leads in the company’s target industries
• Contact prospects through phone calls, emails, LinkedIn, and similar outreach channels
• Arrange meetings and product demos for the sales team
• Keep lead lists and CRM records current and organized
• Assist with customer outreach and follow-up communication
• Work with the marketing team to brainstorm content ideas for Instagram and LinkedIn
• Support the execution of marketing and growth campaigns
• Track market movements and monitor competitor activity

What the team is looking for

The ideal candidate should communicate clearly, feel comfortable speaking with new people, and enjoy working in a fast-paced startup setup. A genuine interest in sales, business development, marketing, or entrepreneurship is important. Prior internship experience is helpful but not mandatory.

• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication
• Confidence in phone-based conversations and meetings
• Self-driven attitude and willingness to learn quickly
• Comfort with a dynamic startup environment
• Interest in sales, growth, marketing, or entrepreneurship
• Prior internship experience is a bonus, not a requirement

What you can gain

• Practical experience in sales and business development
• Insight into how AI products are sold to businesses
• Exposure to startup operations and growth planning
• Experience working with founders and decision-makers
• Skills in lead generation, prospecting, negotiation, and customer engagement
• Optional exposure to marketing and content creation

Eligibility

This opportunity is open only to candidates who can work full time from the office in Gurgaon, can begin the internship between 30 June 2026 and 4 August 2026, are available for a 2-month duration, and are based in Gurgaon. Applicants should also bring relevant skills and interest in the role. Freshers looking for jobs may also apply.

Stipend and conversion opportunity

The internship offers a monthly stipend of INR 5,000 to INR 10,000. If the intern converts successfully into a permanent role, the expected annual salary is INR 240,000 to INR 350,000.

Perks

Benefits include a certificate, a letter of recommendation, a potential job offer, flexible working hours, an informal dress code, and free snacks and beverages.

About the company

Excess AI is a startup using machine learning to help businesses identify and reward their customers.

Additional information

On successful conversion to a permanent employee, the expected salary range is INR 240,000 to INR 350,000 per year.