Business Development Internship
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Or biz dev as the cool kids say. Business developers identify growth opportunities for a company. They build relationships and form strategies to steer a company forward. As a business development intern, you will get to know the company´s position, competition and main tools for business growth. You will mostly work within the sales team, participate at client meetings and conduct customer needs research. A degree in business administration or related experience is usually preferred, as you must be acquainted with business vocabulary. Companies tend to hire business developers with previous hands-on experience and problem-solving skills.This internship is an excellent opportunity to understand real-life business problems and practice solution finding. Business developers are needed in companies of all sizes: corporates, SMEs and start-ups. They are also needed across all fields, and it definitely helps to build up industry-specific knowledge. Choosing an industry that you are most passionate about will help you thrive in this role. This career suits you if you like to talk business, visualize opportunities and get things rolling. This internship is best suited for cities with thriving business centers and HQ hubs, such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai.
Main buzzwords: Follow-up, competitive advantage, profit maximization
Main tools: Proposal writing, presentations, calendar, CRM
