About the Role :

We are looking for a proactive and motivated Business Development & Partnerships Intern to support business expansion, partnership development, collaborations, and outreach activities. The intern will help identify potential partners, conduct professional outreach, maintain communication, and support relationship-building initiatives to explore new business opportunities.

Internship Duration: 6 Months
Purpose: Learning and Practical Experience

This is a 6-month internship designed for learning and skill development. The intern will gain practical exposure to business development, partnership management, professional outreach, market research, and relationship building while working closely with management and different teams. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who want to develop business communication skills and gain hands-on experience in a startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Research and identify potential business partners and collaboration opportunities.
- Assist in reaching out to potential partners, organizations, communities, and businesses.
- Maintain and update a database of prospective partners and business leads.
- Support partnership discussions and collaboration initiatives.
- Conduct timely follow-ups with prospective partners.
- Assist in preparing basic business proposals, presentations, and partnership documents.
- Track outreach activities, responses, and partnership progress.
- Research market opportunities and identify potential avenues for business growth.
- Coordinate with internal teams to support partnership initiatives.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with potential partners.
- Prepare regular updates and reports on business development activities.




- Assist management in identifying new opportunities for business expansion.

Requirements

- Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or a related field.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable with professional communication, outreach, and follow-ups.
- Good research skills and a willingness to develop negotiation skills.
- Basic knowledge of MS Excel and Google Sheets.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and target-oriented.
- Ability to organize leads and manage multiple follow-ups.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
- Willingness to learn and work in a rapid-paced startup environment.

What You Will Gain

- Practical experience in business development and partnership management.
- Exposure to startup business operations and growth strategies.
- Hands-on experience in professional outreach and relationship management.
- Understanding of how partnerships and collaborations can support business and product growth.
- Development of communication, negotiation, research, and presentation skills.
- Experience in lead generation, prospect management, and business opportunity identification.
- An opportunity to work closely with management and contribute to business development initiatives.
- Practical learning through real-world outreach activities and partnership projects.

Important Note

This is a 6-month internship offered for learning purposes and practical exposure. No stipend or salary will be provided during the internship. Candidates should apply with the understanding that the primary objective is skill development, hands-on learning, and gaining practical experience in business development, partnerships, and startup operations.

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule
- Work from home

Work Location: In person

📌 Business Development & Partnerships Intern (Thane)
🏢 Techiolaza Innovations
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