Business Development Intern

Job summary

Research markets and industries, identify prospective clients, and support lead generation and digital outreach. Prepare outreach materials, presentations, and proposals; maintain CRM records, gather prospect feedback, and help refine business development strategies.

Job details

Company Description Qovra is an AI-focused partner that helps organizations identify where AI can add value, build tailored solutions, and support teams in adopting new tools confidently. The company starts by understanding how each business operates, including time-consuming tasks, existing tools, and unrealized ideas, then selects practical starting points. Solutions may range from automating recurring administrative work and integrating existing software to developing custom AI tools and training people to use AI effectively in their roles. As client needs evolve, Qovra remains a long-term collaborator, refining existing solutions, evaluating new technologies, and exploring fresh opportunities with a deep understanding of each business. Role Description The Business Development Intern role is a remote internship focused on supporting Qovra’s growth and client outreach efforts. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting market and industry research, identifying potential clients, and assisting with lead generation activities across digital channels. The intern will help prepare outreach messages, presentations, and proposals, and may participate in introductory calls or demos under guidance from senior team members. The role also involves maintaining accurate records in CRM or tracking tools, gathering feedback from prospective clients, and collaborating with the team to refine business development strategies. This internship offers exposure to AI-driven solutions, startup operations, and practical experience in business development in a fully remote environment. Qualifications Effective communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication for client-facing and internal work. Ability to support lead generation efforts, including identifying prospects and assisting with outreach campaigns. Customer service mindset, with the ability to listen, respond professionally, and build rapport with prospects. Comfort working in a remote, tech-driven environment, with reliable internet access and good time-management skills. Interest in AI, technology, and business development; prior exposure to startups or SaaS is an asset. Currently enrolled in or recently completed a program in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

What you’ll do

Research markets and industries, identify prospective clients, and support lead generation and digital outreach. Prepare outreach materials, presentations, and proposals; maintain CRM records, gather prospect feedback, and help refine business development strategies.

Requirements

Candidates should have clear written and verbal communication, a customer-service mindset, and the ability to support prospecting and outreach. They should be comfortable working remotely, have reliable internet and good time-management skills, and be interested in AI, technology, and business development; enrollment in or recent completion of a related program or equivalent practical experience is expected.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Market Research
• Industry Research
• Lead Generation
• Prospect Identification
• Outreach Campaigns
• Customer Service
• Relationship Building
• Time Management
• CRM Recordkeeping
• Presentation Preparation
• Proposal Preparation
• Client Feedback Gathering
• Business Development Strategy

Job areas

• Sales
• Marketing
• Technology
• Customer Service & Support