Business Development Intern

Based in Norfolk, Norfolk Defence also trains client staff and runs simulated phishing campaigns. Our managed detection and response service is built on CrowdStrike, SentinelOne and Microsoft Defender.

Overview

Work with the Partnerships Team on partnerships and B2B sales. Good fit for BBA, MBA and commerce students who want real sales exposure. We are headquartered in Norfolk and have been hiring remotely since 2020. This is a remote internship. You will work with our team in Norfolk, and the stipend is paid monthly in USD. Core hours are 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM US Eastern.

What you'll do

• Update every interaction in HubSpot or Zoho CRM on the same day.
• Research prospects before calls: company size, current tools, likely pain points.
• Send personalised outreach messages on LinkedIn and email, 40 to 60 a day.
• Draft email templates for different customer segments and test them.
• Identify possible partners such as agencies, colleges or resellers and list them with contact details.
• Track daily and weekly targets in a shared sheet.
• Prepare simple pitch decks and one-page proposals in Google Slides.

Who can apply

• Can start right away or within the next two weeks.
• Are available for a full-time work from home internship for the entire duration.
• Students currently pursuing B.Tech, BE, BCA, MCA, B.Sc or a related degree, or fresh graduates (2027 or 2028 batch)
• Basic MS Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Good internet connection that can handle video calls.
• Able to take rejection without taking it personally.

Bonus points

• Previous sales, telecalling or fundraising experience, even for a college event.
• Knowledge of a second language for international outreach.

Duration: 3 months

Start date: Jan 2027

Stipend: $250 - $350/month

Perks

• Letter of recommendation.
• Job offer on successful completion.
• Free access to paid learning courses.
• Certificate.

Candidates must be eligible to work in.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Jan 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Norfolk Defense LLC.