Business Development Executive Intern

About us

Since 1976, the firm has done strategy and operations work for utilities and public agencies. Most engagements run three to nine months, with a small team on site part of the week. We have been family run since 1976. We write a lot: proposals, status reports, slide decks and final reports.

Overview

Work with the Growth Team on partnerships and B2B sales. Good fit for BBA, MBA and commerce students who want real sales exposure. The company is based in Oklahoma City, the US. The team is distributed across several countries. This is a remote internship. You will work with our team in Oklahoma City, and the stipend is paid monthly in USD. Core hours overlap with US Central time, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CT. Reliable internet and a power backup are a must.

Responsibilities

• Prepare simple pitch decks and one-page proposals in Google Slides.
• Follow up with leads who have gone quiet, using approved email sequences.
• Identify possible partners such as agencies, colleges or resellers and list them with contact details.
• Draft email templates for different customer segments and test them.
• Make cold calls to qualified leads and book product demos for the sales manager.
• Send personalised outreach messages on LinkedIn and email, 40 to 60 a day.
• Update every interaction in HubSpot or Zoho CRM on the same day.

Who can apply

• Are able to join within 15 days.
• Have a working laptop and a stable internet connection.
• Women returning to work after a career break are welcome to apply.
• Students currently pursuing B.Tech, BE, BCA, MCA, B.Sc or a related degree, or fresh graduates (2026 or 2027 batch)
• Clear spoken and written English. Hindi, Urdu or another local language is a plus for some markets.
• Laptop, headset with mic and a quiet place to take calls.
• Basic MS Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Able to take rejection without taking it personally.
• Pursuing BBA, BCom, MBA, PGDM or any bachelor's degree, graduating in 2026 or 2027.
• Comfortable making 30 or more calls a day.

Nice to have

• Strong network in college clubs or startup communities.

What you get out of it

• Pre-placement offer for interns who consistently meet targets.
• How to use a CRM properly, which most fresh graduates never learn.

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Immediately

Stipend: $200 - $300 per month

What we offer

• Certificate.
• Free access to paid learning courses.
• Pre-placement offer (PPO) for strong performers.

Due to the number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Rivetlight Associates.