Business Development Intern

Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Development Intern to join our team. This internship provides hands-on experience in business development, including market expansion, strategic partnerships, research, client acquisition, product positioning, and operational analysis. The role is designed to offer practical learning in a professional environment and complies with relevant labor laws, including Sections 44-47 of the UK National Minimum Wage Act 1998 and the US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Key Responsibilities:

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to shadow, learn, and assist the business development team in:

• Market Research & Opportunity Mapping, identifying potential clients, partners, and emerging market opportunities across multiple sectors.

• Partnership Development, supporting outreach to strategic partners, maintaining partner pipelines, and assisting with introductory communications.

• Client Acquisition Support, helping evaluate prospective clients, preparing outreach materials, and contributing to engagement strategies.

• Competitive Analysis, conducting research on competitors, benchmarking offerings, and identifying differentiators for positioning strategies.

• Pitch Decks & Business Proposals, assisting in the preparation of partnership proposals, sales decks, and client presentations.

• Product & Service Positioning, supporting the development of value propositions, service packages, and go-to-market messaging.

• Operational Process Support, documenting workflows, improving internal processes, and contributing to organizational efficiency.

• Administrative & Coordination Support, organizing meetings, maintaining CRM entries, and supporting reporting requirements for business development activities.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Finance, Economics, Communications, or a related field.

• Strong interest in business development, sales strategy, strategic partnerships, and market expansion.

• Excellent analytical skills, strong communication abilities, and a proactive learning attitude.

What You’ll Gain:

• Practical exposure to business development processes, from market research to partnership execution.

• Hands-on experience in strategic planning, lead generation, competitive research, and client-facing documentation.

• Direct interaction with senior professionals and insight into real-world strategy and partnership-building.

• A Certificate of Internship Completion and potential recommendation letters based on performance.