Business Development Intern (AI SaaS)
- Remote, Canada
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- Workplace
- Remote
- Remote eligibility
- Canada listed. Check the posting for province restrictions.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
*Job Description
*
We are looking for a highly motivated Business Development Intern to support our growth initiatives. You will work closely with the Business Development, Marketing, and Product teams to identify opportunities, engage with potential partners, and help drive the company’s go-to-market strategies.
This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn about startup growth and partnership building.
*Key Responsibilities
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Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities.
Assist in lead generation and maintain CRM databases.
Support outreach to potential clients, partners, and investors (email, LinkedIn, events).
Help prepare pitch decks, proposals, and other business development materials.
Assist in organizing meetings, demos, and follow-up communication.
Track and report business development activities and KPIs.
Collaborate with marketing team to align outreach with campaigns.
Provide administrative and operational support for partnership or sales initiatives.
Requirements
Current student or recent graduate in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field.
Strong interest in startups, SaaS, and AI-related industries.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Comfortable with online research, data gathering, and analysis.
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment.
Proficiency in English (additional languages is a plus).
Familiarity with CRM tools, Google Workspace, or Notion is a plus.
*What We Offer
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Hands-on experience in a fast-growing startup.
Exposure to SaaS/AI business models and GTM strategies.
Mentorship and training from experienced founders.
Opportunity to contribute directly to business growth.
Potential for full-time offer upon successful internship.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The intern will conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities and assist in lead generation. They will also support outreach to potential clients, partners, and investors, and help prepare business development materials.
Requirements
Candidates should be current students or recent graduates in relevant fields with a strong interest in startups, SaaS, and AI. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment are essential.
Skills
- Business Development
- Market Research
- Lead Generation
- CRM
- Communication Skills
- Data Analysis
- SaaS
- AI
- Team Collaboration
- Pitch Decks
- Proposals
- Outreach
- Administrative Support
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Google Workspace
- Notion
Remote locations
- Vancouver, Canada
- Tokyo, Japan
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Singapore
Remote locations (standardized)
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Tokyo, Tōkyō, Japan
- Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
- Singapore
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Categories
- Technology
- Sales
- Marketing
- Data & Analytics
- Consulting
Keywords
- Business Development
- Market Research
- Lead Generation
- CRM
- Communication Skills
- Data Analysis
- SaaS
- AI
- Team Collaboration
- Pitch Decks
- Proposals
- Outreach
- Administrative Support
- Google Workspace
- Notion