Job Specifications
Location: On-Site
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.
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.
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 HR@Crownfund.co If the hiring team decides to proceed with your application, we will contact you for the next steps.
About the Company
At Crown Fund, we are building an exclusive community designed for founders, by founders. Our mission is to create a supportive and tight-knit network where like-minded entrepreneurs can connect, collaborate, and empower each other to bring their ideas to life. We understand that fundraising is one of the biggest challenges for founders, which is why our platform is dedicated to providing resources, insights, and opportunities to help innovators secure the funding they need. From crowdfunding campaigns and venture capital co...
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