Business Development Intern

Role: Business Development Intern

Location: San Jose, CA

• Identify and generate new business opportunities through calls, emails, networking, and online research. 
• Prospect and qualify potential customers for products and services.
• Understand customer requirements and present appropriate solutions. 
• Build and maintain relationships with prospects and clients. 
• Support sales activities including proposals, follow-ups, meetings, and negotiations. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospects, customers, and business partners. 
• Schedule and participate in customer meetings, product/service presentations, and sales discussions. 
• Maintain lead and opportunity information in CRM systems. 
• Work closely with internal teams to support customer requirements and sales objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• MBA in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 0–4 years of experience in Business Development, Inside Sales, Sales, Account Management, or a related customer-facing role.  
• Experience or strong interest in product and/or services sales. 
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. 
• Interest in B2B product and services sales. 
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable with customer interaction and lead generation.
•  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office/Google Workspace and CRM tools. 
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills. 

Preferred 

• Internship or academic experience in sales/business development. 
• Familiarity with CRM tools, LinkedIn, and lead-generation platforms.
• Ability to work in a target-driven environment.