Business Development Intern - Remote

Location: RemoteDuration: 4 weeks initiallyType: Unpaid InternshipPotential Continuation: Based on performance and mutual fitAbout Aethera TalentsAethera Talents is an emerging recruitment consultancy currently in its pre-launch stage.We are building the foundations of the business, developing our client network, and creating a practical approach to connecting companies with the right talent.We are looking for a Business Development Intern who wants to gain hands-on experience in business development, lead generation, client outreach, and startup building.This is an opportunity to work directly with the founder and see what it takes to build a recruitment business from the ground up.The RoleAs a Business Development Intern, you will help identify potential companies that may have hiring needs and support our efforts to build relationships with potential clients.You will be involved in the early stages of the sales and business development process, rather than simply performing administrative tasks.Your Responsibilities- Research companies that may have current or upcoming hiring needs.- Identify relevant decision-makers such as founders, HR Managers, Talent Acquisition Managers, and business owners.- Build and maintain prospect lists.- Research companies, industries, hiring activity, and potential recruitment opportunities.- Assist with LinkedIn and email prospecting.- Help develop personalized outreach messages.- Track prospects, outreach, responses, and follow-ups.- Follow up with potential prospects when appropriate.- Identify patterns and opportunities that can improve our client acquisition strategy.- Work directly with the founder to test different approaches to generating recruitment clients.- Provide regular updates on progress, challenges, and results.What We're Looking ForYou do not need previous recruitment experience.We are looking for someone who is:- Curious and willing to learn.- Comfortable researching companies and people online.- Interested in sales, business development, recruitment, or entrepreneurship.- A good communicator.- Organized and consistent.- Comfortable using LinkedIn, Google Sheets, and basic online research tools.- Proactive rather than waiting to be told what to do.- Able to receive feedback and improve quickly.- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.What You Will GainThis internship is designed to provide real practical experience, not just theoretical learning.You will gain exposure to:- B2B business development.- Lead generation and prospecting.- LinkedIn outreach.- Client acquisition.- Recruitment business development.- Sales pipelines and follow-ups.- Market research.- Startup operations.- Working directly with a founder.- Building a business from its early stages.4-Week Evaluation PeriodThe initial internship period will be 4 weeks.The purpose of this period is to determine whether the collaboration is a good fit for both the intern and Aethera Talents.There will be regular feedback throughout the internship, with a formal evaluation during the period.At the end of the 4 weeks, we will decide whether to:Continue the collaboration, adjust the role, or part ways.Continuation is not guaranteed and will depend on performance, initiative, learning ability, consistency, and mutual fit.This is an unpaid internship.The opportunity is intended to provide practical experience in business development and exposure to building a recruitment business from the ground up.Any future paid or commission-based opportunity would be discussed separately and subject to the applicable legal and contractual requirements.