Business Development Intern

Role Overview
An opportunity is available for a commercially minded Business Development student or recent graduate to assist with market research, potential client identification and business development activities.

The role will focus on understanding relevant industries, researching prospective clients and markets, identifying potential business opportunities and supporting sales follow-up activities.

The successful candidate will gain practical exposure to business-to-business engagement and commercial research. Responsibilities will be tailored to their skills, interests and the organisation's business development priorities.

Key Responsibilities

- Research potential clients, industries, markets and relevant organisations.
- Identify potential projects, tenders, partnerships and new business opportunities.
- Build and maintain organised records of prospective clients and opportunities.
- Assist with preparing introductory communications and sales follow-up materials.
- Support follow-up activities relating to enquiries, proposals and prospective clients.
- Research competitor offerings and market developments.
- Assist with preparing capability statements, business presentations and proposal documentation.
- Help maintain business development reports and opportunity tracking systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve lead management and sales follow-up processes.




- Collaborate with relevant team members to support business development initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications

- Currently studying or recently graduated in Business, Marketing, Commerce, Business Development or a related discipline.
- Strong research, communication and analytical skills.
- Interest in business-to-business sales and relationship development.
- Good written communication and professional correspondence skills.
- Familiarity with spreadsheets, databases or CRM systems is an advantage.
- Ability to organise information and identify meaningful patterns and opportunities.
- Self-motivation, attention to detail and willingness to learn.

What You Will Gain

- Practical experience in market and client research.
- Understanding of business development and sales support processes.
- Exposure to opportunity identification and commercial planning.
- Development of skilled communication and research skills.
- Experience preparing business development materials and maintaining opportunity records.

Duration and Working Arrangements

- Duration: Three months
- Commencement: Flexible; to be agreed with the suitable candidate.
- Internship fee: An internship fee may apply.

How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter describing your business interests, research or sales-related experience, availability and reasons for applying.

📌 Business Development Intern (Port Melbourne)
🏢 Study And Work
📍 Port Melbourne