Business Development & Product Strategy Intern
Pactorize
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- MarketingMarket researchOperationsSalesProduct management
- Work
- On-site in Austin · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Nov 12, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Pactorize is an early-stage, AI-first technology company building the capability layer for the AI era. This internship offers an opportunity to work directly with founders on real business and product initiatives, contributing to how a technology company builds products and grows its customer base.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a curious, self-driven individual interested in technology, business development, entrepreneurship, and product strategy. You will collaborate closely with the founders on business development, customer discovery, market research, and product development, gaining hands-on experience in positioning, marketing, and evolving technology products.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Market Engagement
- Research potential customers, target markets, and business opportunities for Pactorize products and solutions.
- Identify prospective customers and initiate business conversations.
- Support customer engagement, personalized outreach, follow-ups, introductory meetings, and product demonstrations.
- Help build and improve business development processes and prospect pipelines.
Product Strategy & Customer Discovery
- Research industry trends, competitors, and emerging AI applications.
- Participate in customer discovery to understand business problems and requirements.
- Translate customer feedback and market insights into product ideas, requirements, and improvement opportunities.
- Work with founders and engineering teams on product priorities, feature specifications, and product documentation.
AI-First Ways of Working
- Explore and build AI-assisted workflows for prospect research, lead qualification, customer engagement, and business development.
- Use AI to accelerate market research, product analysis, documentation, and business processes.
- Experiment with AI agents and automation to improve team operations and results.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in technology, AI, business development, and entrepreneurship.
- Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to take ownership.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Comfortable communicating with professionals and prospective customers.
- Interest in experimenting with AI tools and AI agents.
- Ability to work independently in a small, fast-moving team.
Qualifications
- Students or graduates from Business, Management, Marketing, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related backgrounds are welcome.
- Prior experience is a plus, but not required.
Internship Structure
- Duration: 6 months.
- Graduates: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Current Students:
- Initially part-time, 15–20 hours per week, flexible around academic commitments.
- Transition to full-time, 40 hours per week, when academic commitments permit.
Compensation
- Paid internship offering $20 per hour.
Future Opportunities
- Successful interns may be considered for full-time opportunities upon completion, depending on business needs, openings, and performance. Potential career paths include Product Management, Business Development, or Sales.