About the role#
ShyftLabs is looking for a Business Development Intern to join our team in Toronto. You will work directly with our SVP and Strategy team to support growth initiatives. This includes shaping strategic narratives, building sales materials, researching new markets, and assisting with pipeline development. This role offers a look at how a B2B technology business scales.
What you'll do#
- Partner with the SVP and Strategy team on internal business initiatives, strategic narratives, and sales prospecting strategy.
- Build clear, concise, and visually compelling sales decks, use case presentations, and collateral.
- Conduct market research on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive positioning.
- Identify target customers and market segments, research key accounts, map decision-makers, and develop customer profiles.
- Explore use cases and market whitespace to uncover new vertical opportunities.
- Draft engaging LinkedIn and social media content covering product updates, brand messaging, and thought leadership.
- Execute targeted email campaigns and outreach to support lead generation and pipeline growth.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a business-related program at a college or university.
- Strong presentation and slide-building skills.
- Clear, concise writing ability.
- Analytical and research skills.
- Self-motivation and comfort with changing priorities.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About ShyftLabs
ShyftLabs builds AI systems for enterprise organizations. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on data infrastructure, privacy-first architecture, and secure integrations. It maintains offices in Toronto, New York, Dubai, and New Delhi. The firm employs 223 people and operates as a private entity.
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