Business Development Intern
About The Position
We're is seeking a Business Development Intern to support our growth efforts during Spring/Summer 2026. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone who is interested in consulting, sales, market research, and relationship-driven business development. This role will work closely with our business development leadership to support pipeline-building efforts, research target markets and companies, identify prospective opportunities, and help manage outbound outreach activities. It is a strong fit for someone who is organized, proactive, curious, and comfortable doing foundational work that helps turn strategy into action.
Requirements
- Strong interest in business development, sales, partnerships, or growth strategy
- Clear written communication skills and professional judgment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized across multiple tasks
- Comfort with research, synthesis, and administrative follow-through
- Ability to work independently while staying connected to a small team
- Positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn
- Familiarity with LinkedIn, Excel or Google Sheets, and presentation tools is helpful
Nice To Haves
- Current undergraduate student or recent graduate
- Background or coursework in business, marketing, communications, economics, management, or a related field
- Prior internship, campus leadership, sales, or customer-facing experience is a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Research companies, industries, and prospective clients aligned with Ampersand’s focus areas
- Build and maintain prospect lists and support pipeline tracking
- Identify potential client, partner, and market opportunities
- Support outbound outreach efforts across email, LinkedIn, and other business development channels
- Help organize follow-up activity, notes, and next steps related to business development conversations
- Conduct account research to support meetings, proposals, and opportunity development
- Assist with light competitive and market research to inform growth strategy
- Help maintain clean, organized business development materials and records
Benefits
- Direct exposure to executive leadership and day-to-day business development strategy
- Hands-on experience supporting real pipeline-building and outreach efforts
- Opportunities to attend meetings and networking events within the South Florida tech and business community
- Mentorship and regular feedback from business and consulting leaders
- Exposure to how a boutique consulting firm grows, operates, and builds client relationships
- Opportunity to strengthen skills in professional communication, market research, and business development operations
- Chance to work in a role with visibility across leadership and growth initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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