Energy Business Development Intern: Research & Pipeline

Heron Power; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heron Power, a startup focused on cutting-edge power electronics, is seeking a Business Development Associate to support the BD team in building partnerships with major energy and data center developers.

You will own research, pipeline, and materials that feed live customer engagements, translating technical content into customer-facing collateral and maintaining CRM data with precision.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in inverter-based resources, data centers, AI, manufacturing, and/or energy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Self-starter with a bias for action in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Proven problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Research and profile target accounts across solar, BESS, and data center markets.
• Maintain and enrich the CRM; keep pipeline data accurate and current.
• Track market developments; synthesize into usable intelligence.
• Prepare account briefings, meeting materials, and follow-ups.
• Help translate technical content into customer-facing collateral.

Skills

Learn fast

Detail-oriented

Grit

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication

Self-starter

Tools

Excel

Pivot tables

Job description

Heron Power, a startup focused on cutting-edge power electronics, is seeking a Business Development Associate to support the BD team in building partnerships with major energy and data center developers.

You will own research, pipeline, and materials that feed live customer engagements, translating technical content into customer-facing collateral and maintaining CRM data with precision.