– Business Development & Partnerships Intern

Company: FluxGen Sustainable Technologies

Department: Business Development & Partnerships

Position: Intern

Duration: 6-9 Months

Location: On-site

Stipend: 10-15k per month

About FluxGen

FluxGen is a water technology company focused on helping industries manage their water resources more efficiently through IoT, AI, and data-driven solutions. Our mission is to de-risk industries from the growing challenges of water scarcity by enabling smarter water management, operational efficiency, and sustainability.

We are looking for a proactive and driven Business Development & Partnerships Intern to support our growth initiatives, build strategic relationships, identify new business opportunities, and expand our market presence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Lead Generation

- Identify and research potential customers across relevant industries and sectors.
- Generate and qualify leads through LinkedIn, online research, industry databases, and other channels.
- Support the business development team in building and managing the sales pipeline.
- Assist in scheduling client meetings, follow-ups, and product demonstrations.

2. Strategic Partnerships

- Identify potential strategic partners, technology providers, OEMs, consultants, and industry associations.
- Research partnership opportunities and evaluate potential business synergies.
- Support outreach, engagement, and relationship management with prospective partners.
- Assist in developing partnership proposals, presentations, collaterals and collaboration models.
- Track ongoing partnership discussions and coordinate follow-up activities.




- Field visits to customer offices, to participate in client meetings and discussions.

3. Market Research & Business Intelligence

- Conduct market research to identify industry trends, emerging opportunities, and potential customer segments.
- Research competitors, their offerings, positioning, and business models.
- Identify potential industries and geographical markets for expansion.
- Prepare market intelligence reports and maintain relevant industry databases.

Eligibility & Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (BBA), MBA, Marketing, Commerce, Economics, or a related field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact confidently with professionals and business stakeholders.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace.
- Ability to prepare professional presentations, business proposals, and reports.

Additional Skills & Attributes

- Business Acumen: Ability to understand business models, identify opportunities, and think commercially.
- Communication & Networking: Comfortable initiating conversations, conducting outreach, and building professional relationships.
- Research Orientation:



Ability to independently research companies, industries, competitors, and potential partners.
- Ownership & Initiative: Self-driven individual who can take responsibility for tasks and deliver outcomes with minimal supervision.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment and handling multiple priorities.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain accurate databases, track follow-ups, and prepare structured reports.
- Learning Agility: Willingness to learn about industrial technology, water management, sustainability, and B2B business development.

Preferred Candidate Profile

- Prior experience in business development, sales, marketing, or partnerships through internships, college projects, or extracurricular activities.
- Experience participating in business competitions, entrepreneurship cells, or student-led initiatives.
- Interest in B2B sales, sustainability, climate tech, water technology, or industrial solutions.

What You Will Gain

- Hands-on experience in B2B business development and strategic partnerships.
- Exposure to enterprise sales and interactions with senior industry professionals.
- Opportunity to understand the industrial water and sustainability technology ecosystem.
- Experience in market research, lead generation, sales strategy, and partnership development.
- Chance to work closely with the leadership and business teams of a growing technology startup.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, articulate, commercially curious, and eager to take ownership of business growth initiatives.

📌 Business Development & Partnerships Intern (Bengaluru)
🏢 FluxGen
📍 Bengaluru