Business Growth Intern (Remote) at Hill Queen Tea

Gateway to a full-time Founding Team Role

Are you looking for an opportunity where your hustle meets purpose? Do you dream of playing a pivotal role in building a premium Indian tea brand from the ground up — and growing into a future leadership role?

Hill Queen Tea – a fast-growing D2C Tea brand rooted in Himalayan heritage – is looking for a Business Growth Intern to work directly with the founder. This isn’t a paper-pushing internship. From Day 1, you’ll drive high-impact growth initiatives across influencer marketing, e-commerce, and social media. If you’re someone who has already dabbled in these areas and is now looking for a hands-on, full-time role that offers learning, ownership, and purpose — this is for you.

✨ We especially welcome thoughtful, detail-oriented candidates who bring a nuanced, brand-first approach — our team thrives on balanced voices and fresh perspectives.

Position: Business Growth Intern

• Type: Full-Time Internship
• Mode: Remote (Work from anywhere in India)
• Payout: INR 7K/ month
• Start Date: Immediate

About Hill Queen Tea

Hill Queen Tea is more than a beverage. It's a movement to revive India’s tea heritage in a modern, meaningful way. With legacy roots from Darjeeling since 1962, we bring small-batch, Himalayan teas crafted with authenticity, intention, and taste.

Rapid expansion is underway across e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms. In short, we’re a young startup with deep roots and big dreams – the perfect time to join and shape our journey!

What You’ll Do (Role & Responsibilities)

You’ll work directly with the founder, taking ownership across three high-leverage areas:

• E-Commerce & Q-Commerce Expansion
• Assist in listing Hill Queen Tea across leading marketplaces and Q-commerce platforms. You’ll help identify new platforms, reach out, negotiate, and onboard the brand — becoming the growth engine behind our retail presence.
• Influencer Outreach & Partnerships
• Build and manage a strong influencer ecosystem across wellness, lifestyle, and food creators. You’ll run outreach campaigns, design collaborations, and manage relationships that drive meaningful buzz and trust.
• Social Media Growth
• Plan, post, and manage daily content across Instagram and LinkedIn. Run campaigns, engage with the audience, and turn social into a core growth channel. Think of yourself as the brand’s voice in the digital world.

Plus: As part of the founder’s office, be ready to jump into special projects and growth experiments. Whether it’s brainstorming a viral campaign or organizing a pop-up event, you’ll get a taste of all aspects of building a startup.

Who Should Apply (Ideal Candidate)

If you’re a self-starter who loves the idea of growing a brand and isn’t afraid to hustle, we want to meet you! You’d be a great fit if you:

• Education: Tier-1 college in India (Preferred).
• You’ve previously worked or interned in influencer marketing, social media, D2C brand building, or platform onboarding.
• You’re proactive, creative, and articulate — someone who can own their work and run with it.
• You’re naturally curious, driven, and not afraid to experiment.
• You’re on top of Instagram trends, know how to write a killer DM, or pitch an idea to a content creator.
• You’re brand-sensitive – you understand tone, vibe, aesthetics, and storytelling.
• You’re someone who values trust, collaboration, and thoughtful communication.
• (Bonus) Tea Lover: You have a thing for tea or wellness lifestyles. Not mandatory, but it helps when you’re repping a tea brand 😉.

💡 We particularly welcome applications from candidates who bring emotional intelligence, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for storytelling, essential for brand-building roles.

Joining Hill Queen Tea means joining a small, close-knit team where every idea counts and every member can make a huge impact.

How to Apply

Ready to steep yourself in this exciting journey?

**This is your first step to show you're serious about joining a high-ownership, high-impact role at a fast-growing startup.

To apply, email your CV and cover letter to arun@hillqueentea.com with the subject:

“Application for Business Growth Intern – [Your Name]”

Along with your cover letter, please answer these 3 short questions (keep each under 100 words):

1. Tell us about a project or campaign (college or professional) where you managed influencer outreach, social media, or brand partnerships. What was your biggest learning?
2. If you had to onboard Hill Queen Tea to one new e-commerce or Q-commerce platform next week, which one would you choose and why?
3. Pick your favorite recent social media campaign (by any D2C brand). What made it memorable?

We can’t wait to meet our next team member — someone who’s ready to steep themselves in brand-building, storytelling, and bold action. Let’s brew something beautiful together.