Business Development & Product Strategy Intern

Pactorize

Austin, TXFresher3h agovia LinkedIn

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Who can apply
New grads and up to 1 year
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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.

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