Business Development Trainee (Intern)

PCOnline; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech firm is seeking a motivated Business Development Trainee to support market research and client outreach. This role involves identifying business opportunities, assisting in lead generation, and collaborating with teams to prepare presentations. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or related fields and possess strong communication skills. This is a 3-month internship with potential for further employment based on performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong interest in business development and sales.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Research potential markets and clients.
• Assist in lead generation and cold outreach.
• Support the team in preparing proposals.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activity.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams.
• Participate in industry events and client meetings.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Client outreach

Market research

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, International Trade, Communications, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Business Development Trainee to join our team. In this role, you will support business development through market research, lead generation, and client outreach. This opportunity is ideal for proactive individuals eager to gain hands-on experience in sales, strategy, and cross‑functional collaboration—while building and maintaining strong business relationships.
This position begins with a 3‑month internship, after which a decision regarding further employment will be made.

Key Responsibilities

• Research potential markets, industries, and clients to identify new business opportunities.
• Assist in lead generation, cold outreach (email, LinkedIn, calls), and follow‑up communication.
• Support the team in preparing presentations, proposals, and partnership materials.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings with prospects and internal stakeholders.
• Assist in analyzing market trends and competitor activity.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to support go‑to‑market strategies.
• Participate in industry events, webinars, or client meetings (as needed).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, International Trade, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong interest in business development, sales, or client‑facing roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); other language skills are a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) or Google Workspace; able to create reports, presentations, and spreadsheets independently.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn in a fast‑paced environment.