Business Development Internship

Propra • Calgary, AB

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Business Development Intern, you will play a key role in supporting revenue growth and scaling our go-to-market operations. Working closely with the growth team, you will focus on market research, inbound lead qualification, AI-driven workflow automation, and pipeline management. This role offers hands-on experience at the intersection of business development and modern AI tools, giving you direct exposure to how a fast-growing tech startup expands its market presence.

Requirements

• You are currently enrolled in the 3rd or 4th year of an undergraduate program and will be returning to studies after completing the work term.
• You are located in Calgary or are relocating to Calgary.
• You have a strong interest or prior experience in business development, sales, market research, marketing, or business operations.
• You have practical experience with Claude and AI platforms, including building custom integrations that tie systems together cleanly.
• You are a clear, articulate communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• You are a proactive problem-solver who takes initiative and enjoys finding creative solutions.
• You work well independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.
• You are eager to learn about modern SaaS growth strategies and the property technology space.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify target accounts, key decision-makers, and emerging opportunities in the property management space.
• Respond to and qualify inbound inquiries to ensure prospective clients are evaluated and routed efficiently.
• Build and maintain AI-driven workflows using Claude and modern automation tools to streamline daily business development operations.
• Integrate AI platforms with our CRM and growth stack to automate lead enrichment, research, and data hygiene.
• Design custom AI prompts and connected tool integrations to accelerate market research, competitive intelligence, and content creation.
• Maintain accurate account data, interaction logs, and pipeline tracking within our CRM system.
• Help create and refine sales enablement materials, including pitch decks, one-pagers, and case studies.
• Conduct competitive intelligence to map out market trends, pricing dynamics, and feature comparisons.
• Support the rollout and tracking of multi-channel growth campaigns and email experiments.
• Assist in evaluating strategic industry partnerships, trade shows, and networking events for prospective leads.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects with marketing, product, and customer success to align business development with broader company goals.
• Help draft, update, and publish content across company blogs, social media channels, and white-papers.

Benefits

• Full-time 4-month term starting in September 2026 and continuing until the end of December 2026 with the possibility of extension for an additional term based on performance.
• Hands-on, in-office experience in a dynamic and innovative environment where you'll be actively engaged in real projects from day one.
• A supportive and collaborative team that values creativity, new ideas, and making a real impact.
• Broad exposure to various aspects of the business, including product development, marketing, customer support, and business development.
• Professional growth and career development with potential advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed