Intern, Business Development - Emergent Technologies & AM

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Role Description:

The Business Development Intern will support initiatives to identify opportunities, build relationships, and drive growth in the advanced and additive manufacturing sectors. The intern will assist with market analysis, outreach strategies, and partnership development to support business expansion. This opportunity is ideal for juniors or seniors in college or university who are analytical, proactive, and eager to learn about business strategy and innovation.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain hands-on experience in identifying business opportunities and supporting strategic growth initiatives.
• Learn how to research markets and industries to inform decision-making and strategy development.
• Build foundational skills in relationship management and partnership development in the technology sector.

General Responsibilities:

• Market Research
• Lead Generation
• Customer Outreach
• Data Analysis
• Collaboration
• Proposal Support
• Event Participation

Education:

Junior or senior in college/university pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.

Key Requirements & Competencies:

• Junior or senior in college/university pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize information into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) is a plus.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Eagerness to learn about business development, strategy, and emerging technologies.
• Self-starter with a proactive attitude and the ability to work independently.
• Team-oriented, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Passion for technology and innovation, with an interest in additive manufacturing and advanced manufacturing.

Physical Requirements:

* Frequent work at desk or computer

* Frequent verbal and written communication by phone/email/video/in-person

Time Requirements & Compensation:

• Remote
• 35 hours per week, May/June through August.
• Compensation: $18.00/Hour

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S without sponsorship, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This job description is not intended to provide an all-inclusive listing of related job activities. Associates may be requested by management to perform other related activities in place of or in addition to those representative activities noted in this job description.

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