Business Development Intern
Owlera
📝 Business Development Intern (Unpaid) ⚠️ Important: To be considered, you MUST submit your application at www.owlera.site. LinkedIn applications alone will not be reviewed. About the Internship Owlera is an early-stage startup, and we're looking for a hungry Business Development Intern to help us grow from zero. You'll work directly with the founding team on real go-to-market execution — finding leads, running outreach, building partnerships, and turning conversations into pipeline. This is a hands-on, remote, 6-week unpaid internship for someone who wants to learn how startups actually win customers, not just watch from the sidelines. Responsibilities • Research and identify potential leads, prospects, and target customer segments • Build and maintain targeted lead lists using LinkedIn, directories, and web research • Run outbound outreach campaigns via email and LinkedIn to prospective clients and partners • Draft personalized outreach messages and multi-step follow-up sequences • Qualify inbound and outbound leads against our ideal customer profile • Schedule discovery calls and product demos for the founding team • Maintain and update the CRM / pipeline tracker with accurate, organized lead data • Assist in preparing pitch decks, one-pagers, and partnership proposals • Research competitors, pricing, and market trends, and summarize findings clearly • Identify potential partnership, integration, and distribution opportunities • Support partnership outreach and coordinate introductory meetings • Track outreach metrics (open rates, reply rates, meetings booked) and report weekly • Test and iterate on messaging, subject lines, and value propositions • Help draft case studies and request testimonials from early users • Join weekly growth standups and share learnings with the team • Suggest content ideas (posts, guides) that attract inbound leads • Document outreach and lead-qualification playbooks for the team Requirements • Strong written communication skills in English • Comfortable with outreach — persistent, professional, and not discouraged by rejection • Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to manage lists and follow-ups reliably • Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote setting • Genuinely curious about startups, sales, and go-to-market strategy • Familiar with LinkedIn and email tools, or a fast learner • Analytical mindset — comfortable with spreadsheets and simple metrics • Available 10–15 hours per week for 6 weeks • Student, recent graduate, or early-career professional welcome • Bonus: any prior experience in sales, marketing, customer-facing roles, or student organizations What You'll Gain • Real, hands-on experience running outbound sales and lead generation • Direct mentorship from the founding team • A first-hand look at how an early-stage startup builds pipeline from zero • Practical CRM and sales-tool skills • Copywriting skills for outreach that actually converts • Market research and competitive-analysis experience • Exposure to partnership development and deal-making • Weekly feedback to sharpen your commercial instincts • A portfolio of real campaigns and measurable results to show employers • Certificate of completion at the end of the internship • Letter of recommendation for strong performers • LinkedIn recommendation for strong performers • Networking with startup founders and operators • Potential path to a paid role or extended engagement • A flexible remote schedule that fits around your studies Internship Details • Role: Business Development Intern • Location: Remote • Type: Internship (Unpaid) • Level: Entry Level • Duration: 6 Weeks • Commitment: Flexible, 10–15 hours per week ⚠️ Reminder: Apply at www.owlera.site to be considered — applications submitted only on LinkedIn will not be reviewed. Show more
