Business Development Intern

Your mission:

• Identify, prospect and qualify new partners, from mid-size companies to large enterprises across the West Coast
• Run outbound phone prospecting to open conversations with decision-makers
• Get out in the field: visit prospects, attend trade shows and industry events, and build relationships face-to-face
• Understand client needs and co-develop tailored proposals with our engineering team
• Support candidate sourcing as our US team grows
• Report regularly to the sales team and help set up KPIs to track performance

What we're looking for:

• An engineering background, or a strong interest in technology and hardware that you can demonstrate (projects, coursework, personal builds…)
• Several professional experiences, as internships or full-time roles, in technical or sales positions, ideally in engineering or professional services
• Comfortable picking up the phone and approaching people you've never met
• Available for a 6-month, full-time internship
• You thrive on challenges and take initiative
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Adaptable, team-oriented and always ready to help your colleagues

At Kickmaker, kindness and respect are core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All applications are evaluated on objective criteria: skills, experience and professional abilities relevant to the position. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.