Business Development Intern (Paid, PPO Opportunity)

Hyetron; Chennai District; On-site; INR 167,400 - 279,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship from founders and senior team members

Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) for high performers

Job summary

Hyetron is seeking a self-driven Business Development Intern to support consultative business development in their deep-tech startup. This paid internship offers a clear pathway to a full-time Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) based on performance, with a focus on building partnerships and understanding technology.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate excited about technology and business trends. Key responsibilities include managing stakeholder relationships and identifying growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduates only, a commitment to learning about technology and markets.
• Able to work independently with accountability.
• Interest in clean energy and technology trends.

Responsibilities

• Support building and maintaining long‑term relationships with customers.
• Engage with stakeholders to articulate Hyetron’s value proposition.
• Assist in identifying new business opportunities and partnerships.

Skills

Strong interest in business

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree completed

Job description

Business Development Intern (Paid, PPO Opportunity)

Job ID: HE0031- Business Development Intern

Description: We are looking for a self-driven Business Development Intern who is curious about technology, markets, and customer needs, and who enjoys building long-term, trust-based relationships. This is a paid, hands-on internship designed for recent graduates who want real exposure to consultative business development in a deep tech startup, with a clear pathway to a full-time PPO based on performance. The role focuses on learning the technology, understanding stakeholders, and supporting relationship-led growth, not hard sales.

Responsibilities

• Support building and maintaining long‑term relationships with customers, partners, and ecosystem stakeholders
• Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and communicate Hyetron’s value proposition clearly
• Work closely with internal technical teams to learn the technology and translate it into market‑relevant conversations
• Assist in identifying new business opportunities, partnerships, and collaboration models
• Track market trends, industry developments, and policy or regulatory updates
• Support market entry efforts, use‑case exploration, and customer engagement activities
• Participate in meetings, discussions, and industry interactions as a Hyetron representative
• Maintain basic documentation and tracking of engagements, learnings, and insights

Required Qualifications

• Graduates only (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree completed)
• Strong interest in business, technology, and emerging industries
• Ability to work independently with accountability and initiative
• Good communication, interpersonal, and relationship‑building skills
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new markets, technologies, and business models

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure or strong interest in clean energy, hydrogen, renewable energy, infrastructure, or deep‑tech sectors
• Internship, project, or early professional experience involving customer or stakeholder interaction

What We Value in This Role

• Ownership and initiative over rigid job descriptions
• Curiosity and willingness to learn complex technology
• Ability to listen, observe, and think analytically
• Comfort working in ambiguous, early‑stage environments.

What You’ll Gain

• Paid internship with real responsibility
• Exposure to deep‑tech business development and ecosystem building
• Mentorship from founders and senior team members
• Hands‑on experience bridging technology and market needs
• Pre‑Placement Offer (PPO) for high performers