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⚠️ Important: To be considered, you MUST submit your application at www.owlera.site. LinkedIn applications alone will not be reviewed.
About the Internship
Owlera is an early-stage startup, and we're looking for a hungry Business Development Intern to help us grow from zero. You'll work directly with the founding team on real go-to-market execution — finding leads, running outreach, building partnerships, and turning conversations into pipeline. This is a hands-on, remote, 6-week unpaid internship for someone who wants to learn how startups actually win customers, not just watch from the sidelines.
Responsibilities
• Research and identify potential leads, prospects, and target customer segments
• Build and maintain targeted lead lists using LinkedIn, directories, and web research
• Run outbound outreach campaigns via email and LinkedIn to prospective clients and partners
• Draft personalized outreach messages and multi-step follow-up sequences
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads against our ideal customer profile
• Schedule discovery calls and product demos for the founding team
• Maintain and update the CRM / pipeline tracker with accurate, organized lead data
• Assist in preparing pitch decks, one-pagers, and partnership proposals
• Research competitors, pricing, and market trends, and summarize findings clearly
• Identify potential partnership, integration, and distribution opportunities
• Support partnership outreach and coordinate introductory meetings
• Track outreach metrics (open rates, reply rates, meetings booked) and report weekly
• Test and iterate on messaging, subject lines, and value propositions
• Help draft case studies and request testimonials from early users
• Join weekly growth standups and share learnings with the team
• Suggest content ideas (posts, guides) that attract inbound leads
• Document outreach and lead-qualification playbooks for the team
Requirements
• Strong written communication skills in English
• Comfortable with outreach — persistent, professional, and not discouraged by rejection
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to manage lists and follow-ups reliably
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote setting
• Genuinely curious about startups, sales, and go-to-market strategy
• Familiar with LinkedIn and email tools, or a fast learner
• Analytical mindset — comfortable with spreadsheets and simple metrics
• Available 10–15 hours per week for 6 weeks
• Student, recent graduate, or early-career professional welcome
• Bonus: any prior experience in sales, marketing, customer-facing roles, or student organizations
What You'll Gain
• Real, hands-on experience running outbound sales and lead generation
• Direct mentorship from the founding team
• A first-hand look at how an early-stage startup builds pipeline from zero
• Practical CRM and sales-tool skills
• Copywriting skills for outreach that actually converts
• Market research and competitive-analysis experience
• Exposure to partnership development and deal-making
• Weekly feedback to sharpen your commercial instincts
• A portfolio of real campaigns and measurable results to show employers
• Certificate of completion at the end of the internship
• Letter of recommendation for strong performers
• LinkedIn recommendation for strong performers
• Networking with startup founders and operators
• Potential path to a paid role or extended engagement
• A flexible remote schedule that fits around your studies
Internship Details
• Role: Business Development Intern
• Location: Remote
• Type: Internship (Unpaid)
• Level: Entry Level
• Duration: 6 Weeks
• Commitment: Flexible, 10–15 hours per week
⚠️ Reminder: Apply at www.owlera.site to be considered — applications submitted only on LinkedIn will not be reviewed.
