Crown Fund
Business Development Intern
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Reporting To: Senior Business Development Associate / Business Development Lead
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Development Intern to join our team. This internship provides hands-on experience in business development, including market expansion, strategic partnerships, research, client acquisition, product positioning, and operational analysis. The role is designed to offer practical learning in a professional environment and complies with relevant labor laws, including Sections 44-47 of the UK National Minimum Wage Act 1998 and the US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Key Responsibilities:
As an intern, you will have the opportunity to shadow, learn, and assist the business development team in:
- Market Research & Opportunity Mapping, identifying potential clients, partners, and emerging market opportunities across multiple sectors.
- Partnership Development, supporting outreach to strategic partners, maintaining partner pipelines, and assisting with introductory communications.
- Client Acquisition Support, helping evaluate prospective clients, preparing outreach materials, and contributing to engagement strategies.
- Competitive Analysis, conducting research on competitors, benchmarking offerings, and identifying differentiators for positioning strategies.
- Pitch Decks & Business Proposals, assisting in the preparation of partnership proposals, sales decks, and client presentations.
- Product & Service Positioning, supporting the development of value propositions, service packages, and go-to-market messaging.
- Operational Process Support, documenting workflows, improving internal processes, and contributing to organizational efficiency.
- Administrative & Coordination Support, organizing meetings, maintaining CRM entries, and supporting reporting requirements for business development activities.
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Finance, Economics, Communications, or a related field.
- Strong interest in business development, sales strategy, strategic partnerships, and market expansion.
- Excellent analytical skills, strong communication abilities, and a proactive learning attitude.
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What You’ll Gain:
- Practical exposure to business development processes, from market research to partnership execution.
- Hands-on experience in strategic planning, lead generation, competitive research, and client-facing documentation.
- Direct interaction with senior professionals and insight into real-world strategy and partnership-building.
- A Certificate of Internship Completion and potential recommendation letters based on performance.
To confirm your interest, email your resume to Growth@Crownfund.co. If the hiring team decides to proceed with your application, we will contact you for the next steps.
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