Business Development Interns
CIKA Americas Business Advisory
Houston, TXFresher59m agovia LinkedIn
About the Company
CIKA Americas Business Advisory (CIKA Consulting LLC) is a Houston, Texas–based strategic advisory firm specializing in helping companies unlock the full potential of the U.S. market. The firm supports Latin American, international, and domestic businesses with market entry, corporate restructuring, and sustainable growth. CIKA provides executive-level strategic, financial, and operational guidance, including fractional CEO and CFO services. They serve clients across the United States and internationally, acting as a long-term strategic partner.
About the Role
The Business Development Intern role is a part-time, hybrid position based in Houston, TX.
Key Responsibilities
- Support market research on U.S. and international business environments.
- Identify prospective clients.
- Assist in the preparation of pitch decks, proposals, and presentations.
- Help maintain CRM records.
- Track outreach activities.
- Support email and LinkedIn campaigns to generate new business opportunities.
- Draft concise summaries of market entry strategies.
- Contribute to marketing materials.
- Coordinate meetings and follow-ups with prospective and existing clients.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficiency with productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office or Google Workspace).
- Comfort learning new software platforms.
Qualifications
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize market data into clear insights and recommendations.
- Business development and sales support capabilities, including prospecting, lead tracking, and CRM or pipeline management.
- Professional communication skills, with the ability to draft client-facing emails, presentations, and concise business summaries.
- Foundational understanding of strategy, finance, or international business; interest in U.S. market entry or cross-border advisory is highly beneficial.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a hybrid work setting.
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Economics, Finance, International Relations, or a related field.
- Professional fluency in English.
- Spanish or Portuguese language skills are a plus.