Business Development Intern
About the Role
You will join the Business Development function for a 3-month internship and support go-to-market initiatives. You will identify and qualify new business leads, conduct market research, assist with partnership outreach, prepare pitch decks and client reports, maintain CRM data, and monitor industry news while collaborating with marketing, sales, and product.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or related field
- Strong interest in blockchain, Web3, or emerging technology markets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Analytical mindset with the ability to research and synthesize complex data
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- Familiarity with CRM tools such as HubSpot or Salesforce
- Ability to commit to a 3-month part-time or full-time internship
- Prior experience or coursework related to business development, consulting, or tech startups (preferred)
- Familiarity with tokenomics and Web3 communities (preferred)
- Multilingual abilities (preferred)
- Demonstrated personal projects, writing, or community involvement in crypto (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Identify and qualify new business leads in the blockchain and Web3 ecosystem
- Conduct market research on competitors, trends, and potential clients
- Support partnership outreach including initial contact and follow-ups
- Prepare pitch decks, client reports, and meeting summaries
- Maintain and update CRM tools with lead and partnership data
- Monitor industry news and provide summaries relevant to BD strategy
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and product to align messaging and BD goals
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Flexible paid time off
- Holidays
- Variable commission program for business development sales roles