Business Development Intern

Kickmaker; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Paid time off

5 sick days

401(k) plan

Job summary

Kickmaker, a high-tech product design and industrialization agency, is seeking a 6-month full-time internship on the West Coast (SF/Seattle/Boston area) to join the US team. You will identify and QUALIFY partners, conduct outbound prospecting, and build relationships through field visits and industry events.

You will collaborate with our engineering team to tailor proposals, assist in candidate sourcing as the team grows, and report progress with KPIs.

Qualifications

• Engineering background or strong interest in technology/hardware demonstrated by projects or coursework.
• Interest in technology/hardware and ability to discuss technical concepts.
• Experience or strong inclination toward outreach and prospecting.
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration abilities.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and thrives in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect and qualify new partners across the West Coast.
• Run outbound phone prospecting to open conversations with decision-makers.
• Visit prospects, attend trade shows and events for relationship-building.
• Collaborate with engineering team to co-develop tailored proposals.
• Support candidate sourcing as US team grows and report KPIs to sales.

Skills

Engineering background

Tech interest

Outbound prospecting

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Job description

Kickmaker is a high-tech product design and industrialization agency.

We support our customers from prototype to production run in our main vertical markets (medical, new mobility, electrification, agrotech, robotics, IOT and consumer devices) and our cross-disciplinary skills (embedded AI, high-tech manufacturing automation, eco-design, industrial design and WEB 3.0 for the economy of functionality).

We're evolving with a real maker culture! Passion, excitement and kindness are the pillars of KICKMAKER. This team and community spirit has enabled us to shape a unique corporate culture. Our approach: to enable everyone to fulfill their potential by working on exciting projects, and to encourage autonomy and initiative.

Present in France, China and the United States, our community counts over 250 passionate kickers and keeps growing. It is in this context that we are looking to strengthen our team in Boston, Seattle and San Fransisco.

Your mission:

• Identify, prospect and qualify new partners, from mid-size companies to large enterprises across the West Coast
• Run outbound phone prospecting to open conversations with decision-makers
• Get out in the field: visit prospects, attend trade shows and industry events, and build relationships face-to-face
• Understand client needs and co-develop tailored proposals with our engineering team
• Support candidate sourcing as our US team grows
• Report regularly to the sales team and help set up KPIs to track performance

What we're looking for:

• An engineering background, or a strong interest in technology and hardware that you can demonstrate (projects, coursework, personal builds…)
• Several professional experiences, as internships or full-time roles, in technical or sales positions, ideally in engineering or professional services
• Comfortable picking up the phone and approaching people you've never met
• Available for a 6-month, full-time internship
• You thrive on challenges and take initiative
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Adaptable, team-oriented and always ready to help your colleagues

At Kickmaker, kindness and respect are core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All applications are evaluated on objective criteria: skills, experience and professional abilities relevant to the position. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Your adventure atKickmaker

AtKickmakeryou’llwork on 5–10 projects annually , choosing from a wide range ofindustries :from robotics, medical devices, fitness tech, and automotive, to micro-mobility, beauty tech, sports exoskeletons, and AI-driven hardware.

Your path evolves with your curiosity: we help you grow where your professional ambitions and personal passions meet, always connected to the latest tech breakthroughs.

We offer a benefits package designed to support you and your family while keeping costs low. T his includes health and dental coverage, paid time off and 5 sick days for rest and renewal.You can also join our 401(k) plan to invest in your future.

Our Culture & Spirit

Kickmaker is built by innovators, for innovators. Across our 7 offices we give you the tools to make your ideas happen.

Our vision is simple: build a space where innovators can explore, experiment, and push boundaries together .

Ifyou’recurious about our spirit and way of working (andyou’vegot a minute) check out this short video where Leonardo da Vinci “visits” Kickmaker. Animage is worth a thousand words, and this one will give you the full vibe

If you’ve ever looked at a product and thought, “I could build this better,” let’s talk!

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.