SEO Internship at Gaea Purpose Driven Location: Remote / Hybrid (Kolkata preferred) Duration: 6 Months Stipend: ₹7,000 – ₹10,000/month (based on experience) About Gaea At Gaea Purpose Driven , we help purpose-led brands grow with clarity, creativity, and conversion-first systems. From Shopify development to SEO and performance marketing, we build brands that stand for something—and scale because of it. We’re now opening up a 6-month internship opportunity in SEO for someone who’s eager to learn and contribute to meaningful growth projects across D2C, wellness, sustainability, and digital-first brands. Role Overview As an SEO Intern , you’ll dive deep into how search works—beyond just keywords. You’ll get hands-on experience working on live client projects alongside our SEO team, helping drive visibility, traffic, and brand discovery through both traditional SEO and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) . What You’ll Work On Conduct keyword research, clustering , and competitive analysis using GSC, Ubersuggest & other tools Create and optimize metadata, headers, image alt texts , and internal linking Assist in publishing and optimizing blogs, PDPs, and CMS pages for SEO Perform on-page SEO audits and support implementation with dev team Monitor performance metrics across Google Search Console, GA4, and other tools Contribute to weekly/monthly SEO performance reports with clear insights and recommendations Track ranking movements, traffic trends , click-through rates, and bounce rates Assist in identifying and fixing crawl issues, broken links , and other technical gaps Learn and support implementation of schema markup and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) You’re a Great Fit If You… Have basic knowledge of SEO (on-page/off-page/technical) Are comfortable using Google Sheets, Docs, and basic SEO tools (Ubersuggest, GSC) Have strong research and writing skills Are eager to learn, take ownership, and ask thoughtful questions Bonus: Exposure to Shopify/WordPress/Custom, or knowledge of HTML basics What You’ll Get Stipend of ₹7,000–₹10,000/month (based on experience) Certificate of completion + Letter of Recommendation Direct mentorship from SEO & Growth leads Access to premium tools and real client portfolios Possibility of a full-time role post-internship How to Apply Send your application to people@purposedriven.studio with the subject: SEO Internship – [Your Name] Include: Your updated CV (PDF only) A short note on: What draws you to SEO, and why do you believe Gaea is the right place for your growth? Show more Show less

Location : Kolkata (Hybrid) Type : Full-time | First 3 months focused on lead generation & discovery setup Start Date : Immediate Compensation : ₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month + Performance Bonus Reports to : CEO / Founder’s Office About Gaea Purpose Driven: Gaea is a purpose-first Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) agency that helps founder-led brands grow with precision, story, and soul. We activate performance systems that align purpose with product, and storytelling with scale — across D2C, B2B, and tech-enabled brands. The Founder’s Office sits at the core of Gaea — owning GTM, sales strategy, strategic partnerships, internal execution, and venture studio expansion. Role Overview: As a Lead Generation Executive under the Founder’s Office , your mission is simple but critical: identify qualified leads and book discovery calls with the Founder/CEO. For the first 3 months, you’ll work exclusively on: Researching and reaching the right kind of leads Warming them up with smart, personalised outreach Setting up structured, high-quality discovery calls for the leadership team Understand Gaea, it's services and it's DNA end to end This is a gateway to all revenue conversations . If you prove sharp and proactive, this will evolve into a full Business Development role with ownership of deals and retainers. Key Responsibilities: Lead Research & Prospecting Identify D2C founders, B2B leaders, and high-potential brands Use tools like LinkedIn, Apollo, web directories, Instagram, and niche communities Build ICP-based lead lists per service pack (PurposeFoundry, StoreOS, etc.) Outreach & Engagement Craft and send personalized LinkedIn DMs and cold emails Use approved frameworks and AI-assisted tools Maintain high outreach velocity (target: 30–50/day) Discovery Call Setup Engage warm leads, answer top-level queries, and nudge toward meetings Schedule and manage the CEO/founder calendar using Calendly Hand over context, pain points, and brief before each call Tracking & Reporting Maintain clean CRM (Notion or HubSpot) with lead statuses Build weekly reports: outreach attempts, response rates, call bookings Flag hot leads and insights for strategic decisions Monthly Success Metrics: Leads Identified: 100–150 Outreach Sent: 100 – 150 Discovery Calls Booked: 15 – 25 Lead-to-Call Conversion > 5% Follow-up Cadence: 100% Who You Are? 1–2 years of experience in lead generation, D2C/B2B outreach, or founder-facing roles Excellent English communication — especially writing A proactive, hungry learner who works well without constant supervision Curious about startups, branding, and digital commerce Familiar with LinkedIn SalesNav, Google Sheets, Notion, Calendly, basic CRM tools Bonus: You’ve done client-facing internships, side hustles, or built communities What You'll Gain? Close mentorship from the Founder + access to high-level business strategy Deep exposure to agency GTM systems and positioning frameworks Learn the art of founder-led sales and deal building Fast-tracked career path to full Business Development role Monthly bonus on call bookings and deal-influenced revenue Access to learning tools, founder events, offsites, and more Growth Track after 3 months: Month 1–3: Sole focus on qualified lead generation and call scheduling Month 4+: Begin co-owning proposals and basic sales closure Month 6+: Convert to full BD Executive with variable pay & possible ESOP track How to Apply? Send: Your Resume A 1-line cold outreach message pitching Gaea to a D2C founder To: people @gaeapurposedriven.com