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Business Development (Intern) | Zapdos Labs
The Tone:
This is an internship position at Zapdos Labs. Zapdos Labs specializes in building AI systems designed for real-world industrial operations, helping teams in manufacturing, logistics, and infrastructure enhance safety, compliance, and productivity using existing camera systems. This role is crucial for identifying new customer opportunities and fostering partnerships, directly contributing to the company’s growth and market reach in the physical world. It offers a unique chance to engage directly with strategic business development efforts and collaborate closely with the founding team.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Team: Reports directly to the founders.
• Mission: Identify high-potential industrial customers and partners to drive strategic growth.
• Tech Stack: HubSpot, Apollo, Clay, Sales Navigator
What You’ll Actually Do
• Prospecting: Identify high-potential industrial customers and partners across various sectors.
• Outreach: Conduct targeted outreach efforts through various outbound communication channels.
• Qualification: Qualify promising opportunities and successfully book meetings with potential customers.
• Preparation: Prepare detailed account research, compelling proposals, and concise meeting briefs for engagements.
• Pipeline Management: Maintain accurate pipeline records and ensure consistent follow-ups for all opportunities.
• Experimentation: Test new markets, refine messaging, and explore new sales channels to optimize strategy.
• Collaboration: Work directly with the founders on strategic opportunities, gaining insight into high-level decision-making.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Must be able to learn new industries quickly and care about building technology for the physical world.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are required.
• Skills: Takes ownership without waiting for instructions; is resourceful, persistent, and comfortable with rejection; communicates clearly with senior decision-makers; can translate incomplete information into actionable next steps.
• Bonus: Experience with enterprise sales, startups, AI, manufacturing, or tools such as HubSpot, Apollo, Clay, and Sales Navigator is useful but not required.
