Business Development Internship

Skills this role screens for

The work

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential customers, partners, and business opportunities.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients.
• Conduct outbound outreach through email, LinkedIn, calls, and other relevant channels.
• Assist in qualifying leads and understanding prospect requirements.
• Schedule and participate in client and partner meetings.
• Prepare presentations, proposals, and other business development materials.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, conversations, and follow-ups in the CRM.
• Work closely with the sales, marketing, and product teams to support growth initiatives.
• Track industry trends, competitors, and market opportunities.
• Support the team in developing and executing business development strategies.

Who they want

What We’re Looking For

Who Will Thrive in This Role

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good research and analytical abilities.
• Comfortable reaching out to new people and initiating conversations.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and willing to learn.
• Ability to understand business problems and communicate solutions clearly.
• Good organizational and follow-up skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace / Microsoft Office.
• Prior experience in sales, business development, entrepreneurship, or customer-facing roles is a plus, but not required.

Also

You’ll be a good fit if you

• Enjoy meeting and speaking with new people.
• Are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Take ownership rather than waiting for instructions.
• Are curious about businesses, markets, and how companies grow.
• Can handle rejection and consistently follow up.
• Want hands-on exposure to sales, partnerships, and business strategy.

Also

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in business development and sales.
• Exposure to real customer and partner conversations.
• Experience with lead generation, prospecting, and CRM tools.
• Understanding of how businesses acquire and retain customers.
• Mentorship and exposure to senior members of the team.
• Opportunity to take ownership of meaningful growth projects.
• Potential opportunity for a full-time role based on performance.