Business Development Intern

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and detail-oriented Business Development Intern to support our Business Development team. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in market research, business intelligence, CRM management, reporting, public financials and cross-functional collaboration.

The successful candidate will play a key role in gathering market intelligence, maintaining customer and market databases, supporting management reporting, and contributing to strategic business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive secondary research using reliable public and online sources to identify industry trends, customer insights, economic indicators, competitor activities, and market opportunities.·                    Collect, validate, analyze, and compile data from credible sources to support business development and strategic decision-making.·                    Develop, maintain, and continuously update a database of prospective customers, including company profiles, industry information, key contacts, and sales-related documentation.·                    Support CRM implementation by coordinating with regional teams, monitoring adoption, and ensuring effective utilization and data quality.·                    Prepare business reports, dashboards, presentations, executive summaries, and data-driven insights for management.·                    Monitor industry developments, emerging trends, and relevant market news, providing timely updates to the Business Development team.·                 Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Logistics, Parts, and other business units, to support commercial initiatives.·                    Perform additional business analysis and reporting tasks assigned.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should demonstrate

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.·                    Ability to collect, validate, and interpret data from reliable public and online sources.·                    Experience preparing business reports, dashboards, presentations, and management summaries.·                    Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.·                    Exposure to Power BI or other business intelligence and visualization tools is an advantage.·                    Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and structured reporting.·                    Ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities.·                    Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely.·                   A proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and willingness to contribute across multiple business functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field (or be on track  to graduate within the internship period).
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and extract valuable information from various sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power BI and Word, with the ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets and documents.
• A strong work ethic, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A desire to learn about the industry.
• Experience with free online research tools and databases is a plus.

Benefits

• Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced business environment.
• Work alongside experienced professionals in the field of business development.
• Develop and enhance your research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Learn about the latest industry trends and market insights.