Business Development Intern - 100%

Tethys Robotics; Schlieren; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Tethys Robotics, based near Zurich in Switzerland, is seeking a driven Business Development Intern to join our growing underwater robotics startup. You will gain hands-on exposure across sales, marketing, business development, and field operations, supporting customer conversations, running demos, and translating technology into compelling value for clients.

Ideal candidates are technically curious, currently studying or recent graduates in engineering, robotics, CS, or business, with strong

Qualifications

• Currently studying or recently graduated in a technical field (engineering, robotics, CS) or business field.
• Fluent in professional English and German; other languages are a strong advantage.
• Willingness for occasional national and international travel; driver's license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales cycle in priority markets: prospecting, outreach, qualifying leads and preparing customer meetings.
• Join customer visits, online meetings, trade shows, and live field demonstrations of our technology.
• Help create pitch decks, one-pagers, case studies, and demo materials.
• Help plan and run trade show and demo logistics (booth, invites, follow-ups).
• Help mapping new market segments, track competitors, and size opportunities in priority regions.
• Draft LinkedIn posts, newsletters, or website/blog copy to support demand generation.
• Help maintaining our CRM data and sales pipeline (HubSpot).
• Contribute to a dynamic startup environment with a hands-on approach.

Skills

Curious mindset

Structured and proactive

Communication skills

Intercultural competence

English proficiency

German proficiency

Willingness to travel

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering/Robotics/CS or Business studies

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Job description

Tethys Robotics develops innovative robotic solutions for subsea inspection & investigation operations in challenging conditions. We serve clients such as governmental organizations, large asset operators and industrial service providers operating in high-demand and mission-critical environments.

As an ETH Zürich spin-off, we are a fast-growing pioneer in underwater robotics, rooted in Switzerland. Backed by strong funding and entering an exciting phase of international growth, we are looking for a driven and entrepreneurial person to help scale Tethys Robotics.

Tasks

This is not just about selling robots. As our Business Development Intern, you will get hands-on exposure across sales, marketing, business development, field operations - supporting customer conversations, helping run field demonstrations, and bringing technical understanding into how we position our robots to customers.

This role is ideal for someone with a technical background (engineering, robotics, or similar) looking or even started to move into business and commercial work. No sales experience is needed - what matters is curiosity about how technology becomes business, strong people skills, and the drive to learn fast in a startup environment.

Your Contribution

Support the sales cycle in our priority markets: prospecting, outreach, qualifying leads and preparing customer meetings and bring market insights back into the team

Join customer visits, online meetings, trade shows, and live field demonstrations of our technology

Help create pitch decks, one-pagers, case studies, and demo materials

Help plan and run trade show and demo logistics (booth, invites, follow-ups)

Help mapping new market segments, track competitors, and size opportunities in priority regions

Draft LinkedIn posts, newsletters, or website/blog copy to support demand generation

Help maintaining our CRM data and sales pipeline (HubSpot)

Requirements

Your profile

• Curious, structured and proactive, comfortable owning tasks end-to-end - both independently and as part of a team
• Currently studying or recently graduated in a related technical field (engineering, robotics, computer science, or similar) or business field
• Genuine curiosity for robotics, sensor technology, or maritime technologies, paired with excellent communication skills and intercultural competence
• Fluent in professional English and German, both written and spoken; other languages are a strong advantage.
• Flexibility for occasional national and international travel to visit customers; driver's license is a plus.

And finally: joy and ability to thrive in a fast-paced start-up team, and motivation to work in challenging outdoor conditions!

• Previous internship, project, or thesis experience related to robotics in the maritime sector
• First experience with CRM tools such as HubSpot
• Already studying or worked in the field of business development
• Hands-on experience across sales, business development, and key account management in one of Europe's most ambitious underwater robotics startups.
• Direct mentorship from founders, engineers, and our business team, with real ownership from day one.
• Exposure to live demos, international trade shows, and a global customer base.
• A dynamic team and a modern office in the Zurich area, close to both the city and the lake.

Tethys Robotics encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all are respected.

Curious? So are we!