? WE'RE HIRING | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING INTERNS

Interested in business, technology and strategy? Explore how innovation becomes business opportunity.

Company: Astr Defence Pvt. Ltd.

Positions: Business Development & Marketing Interns

Locations: Hubli & Bengaluru, Karnataka

Domain: Defence Technology | Aerospace | Business Development | Market Intelligence | B2B Marketing

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

At ASTR DEFENCE, we are developing innovative indigenous technologies and advanced engineering products for India's defence and security ecosystem.

We are looking for analytical, articulate, ambitious and proactive interns who are interested in understanding how technology-driven businesses identify markets, build partnerships and create commercial opportunities.

This is not a routine social media marketing internship.

You will work alongside our Business Development and leadership teams, gaining practical exposure to market intelligence, industry research, strategic business development, B2B marketing and professional customer engagement.

You will learn how to identify business opportunities, understand industry requirements, analyse competition, develop business strategies and communicate complex engineering products to the right audience.

If you have a business mindset, curiosity about technology and the confidence to communicate professionally, this opportunity is for you!

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

1. Market Research & Business Intelligence

- Research defence, aerospace, security and advanced technology markets.
- Study industry trends, emerging technologies and business opportunities.
- Identify potential customer segments, organisations and industry stakeholders.
- Conduct competitor analysis and prepare market intelligence reports.
- Analyse market requirements, industry developments and commercial opportunities.

2. Business Development & Strategic Outreach

- Identify and map potential customers, business partners and industry organisations.
- Support business outreach, professional communications and meeting coordination.
- Assist in preparing business proposals, company introductions and presentations.




- Maintain structured records of business opportunities and follow-ups.
- Support partnership development and commercial engagement activities.

3. Product Marketing & Business Communication

- Understand Astr Defence's product portfolio and technical capabilities.
- Convert engineering and technical information into clear business presentations.
- Prepare company profiles, product presentations, brochures and marketing content.
- Support LinkedIn marketing, corporate communications and digital outreach.
- Work with engineering teams to understand product applications and market positioning.

4. Industry Networking & Business Events

- Research relevant defence, aerospace and industrial exhibitions.
- Support participation in trade fairs, industry events and business meetings.
- Assist in preparing event presentations and business materials.
- Support professional networking and follow-up activities.

5. Business Operations & Reporting

- Maintain customer databases, lead records and business-development trackers.
- Prepare weekly market research and business-development reports.
- Track outreach activities, meetings, opportunities and follow-ups.
- Assist in organising business information and maintaining CRM records.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Eligible Qualifications:

- MBA / PGDM – Marketing, International Business or Business Management.
- BBA / B.Com – Marketing, Business Administration or related disciplines.
- B.E. / B.Tech – Mechanical, Electronics, Aerospace, Mechatronics or related engineering disciplines with an interest in business development.

Essential Skills:

- Strong analytical thinking and research abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication.
- Good presentation, documentation and report-writing skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word.




- Ability to understand technical information and communicate it effectively.
- Self-motivation, professionalism and willingness to take ownership.

Added Advantage:

- Previous internships or projects in business development, market research or B2B marketing.
- Interest in defence, aerospace, engineering and emerging technologies.
- Knowledge of CRM tools, LinkedIn research and professional outreach.
- Experience in preparing business presentations and market research reports.
- Knowledge of additional Indian languages is an advantage.

WHAT MAKES THIS INTERNSHIP DIFFERENT? At Astr Defence, you will gain exposure to the business side of a technology-driven defence manufacturing company.

You will

- Understand how an indigenous technology company identifies and develops markets.
- Work on real industry research and business-development assignments.
- Interact with engineering, R&D; and business teams.
- Learn B2B marketing, strategic outreach and commercial communication.
- Develop professional business presentations and market intelligence reports.
- Understand the journey from product development to market opportunities.

Your research should lead to insights. Your communication should create opportunities. Your ideas should contribute to business growth.

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

? Locations: Hubli & Bengaluru, Karnataka

⏳ Duration: 6 Months

? Mode: Full-time | On-site

? Stipend: As per company policy

? Eligibility: MBA / PGDM / BBA / B.Com / B.E. / B.Tech students and recent graduates in relevant disciplines.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

We value initiative, analytical ability, communication and ownership.

Share your

- Relevant academic or research projects.
- Previous internships or business-development experience.
- Market research or competitor analysis work.
- Business presentations or case studies.
- Any experience in qualified outreach, marketing or networking.

HOW TO APPLY Send your updated resume to:

? [email protected]

Email Subject: Business Development & Marketing Intern – Preferred Location

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a practical business research assignment and an interaction with our team.

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