Business Development Intern (Paid, PPO Opportunity)
Job ID: HE0031- Business Development Intern
Description: We are looking for a self-driven Business Development Intern who is curious about technology, markets, and customer needs, and who enjoys building long term, trust based relationships. This is a paid, hands-on internship designed for recent graduates who want real exposure to consultative business development in a deep tech startup, with a clear pathway to a full time PPO based on performance. The role focuses on learning the technology, understanding stakeholders, and supporting relationship led growth, not hard sales.
Responsibilities:
- Build and nurture relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders
- Understand customer needs and communicate Hyetron’s value clearly
- Translate technical concepts into market-relevant conversations
- Identify new opportunities for partnerships and growth
- Track market trends, industry developments, and policy updates
- Support market entry, use-case exploration, and customer engagement
- Represent Hyetron at industry events and interactions
- Maintain structured records of engagements and insights
Required Qualification:
- Graduates in Electrical Engineering or related engineering disciplines, or management graduates with a strong interest in the energy and clean technology sector
- Ability to work independently with accountability and initiative
- Good communication, interpersonal, and relationship‑building skills, along with strong report writing ability
- Curiosity and willingness to learn new markets, technologies, and business models
Prior full‑time work experience is not mandatory.
Mindset, learning ability, and ownership matter more than years of experience.
Preferred Qualification:
- Exposure or strong interest in clean energy, hydrogen, renewable energy, infrastructure, or deep‑tech sectors
- Internship, project, or early professional experience involving customer or stakeholder interaction
What You’ll Gain
- Paid internship with real responsibility
- Exposure to deep‑tech business development and ecosystem building
- Mentorship from founders and senior team members
- Hands‑on experience bridging technology and market needs
- Pre‑Placement Offer (PPO) for high performers
What We Value in This Role
- Ownership and initiative over rigid job descriptions
- Long‑term relationship building over short‑term wins
- Curiosity and willingness to learn complex technology
- Ability to listen, observe, and think analytically
- Comfort working in ambiguous, early‑stage environments
