Business Development Associate Intern

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive Business Development Associate Intern to support our business development activities. The intern will get hands-on exposure to sales, lead generation, market research, networking, and client communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential clients and business opportunities.
• Generate and qualify leads through LinkedIn, email, calls, events, and other channels.
• Attend networking, business, and industry events to identify potential prospects and partnerships.
• Reach out to prospects and initiate conversations.
• Maintain and update lead and sales tracking sheets/CRM.
• Follow up with prospects and support the sales team in moving leads through the sales funnel.
• Assist with preparing proposals, presentations, and other sales materials.
• Conduct basic market and competitor research.
• Support client meetings, discussions, and other business development activities.
• Coordinate with the team on follow-ups and ongoing opportunities.

Skills We’re Looking For

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn sales and business development.
• Basic research and analytical skills.
• Confidence in speaking with new people.
• Proactive and self-driven attitude.
• Basic knowledge of LinkedIn, Google Sheets, or CRM tools is a plus.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in B2B sales and business development.
• Exposure to client acquisition and sales funnels.
• Networking experience through business and industry events.
• Experience in market research, partnerships, and GTM activities.
• Opportunity to work directly with the business development team.