Business Development Associate

About the Role

Cornixe is an innovative EdTech organization focused on redefining workforce readiness and empowering emerging global leaders. The company bridges campuses with top-tier corporate networks, offering practical tools, experiential internship management, and industry-recognized certifications that accelerate career readiness. Cornixe emphasizes active, problem-solving learning experiences that ignite curiosity and build adaptive, cutting-edge skillsets. By connecting learners directly to real-world opportunities, Cornixe helps individuals bypass traditional entry-level barriers and make an immediate impact. The organization positions early career development as a starting point for long-term professional growth.

The Business Development Associate internship is a remote role focused on supporting Cornixe’s growth within the education and corporate ecosystem. This is an internship role designed to offer hands-on experience in business development while working in a flexible, remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct lead generation activities.
• Identify prospective institutional and corporate partners.
• Assist in building and maintaining outreach pipelines.
• Perform market research to understand trends in EdTech and workforce readiness.
• Prepare and deliver presentations tailored to different stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposal drafts and pitch materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine messaging.
• Track engagement metrics.
• Provide feedback on partnership strategies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Presentation Skills: experience creating and delivering effective presentations for diverse audiences.
• Lead Generation Skills: identifying prospects, qualifying opportunities, and supporting outreach campaigns.
• Market Research Skills: analyze industry trends, competitor activity, and potential partnership opportunities.
• Communication Skills: clear and professional, both written and verbal, to engage with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Interest in EdTech or education
• Familiarity with CRM or sales tools
• Basic data analysis skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred.