Business Development Intern

Business Development Intern (Unpaid)

Company: United Drone Solutions (UDS)

Position: Business Development Intern

Type: Internship

Compensation: Internship terms discussed during interview; opportunity for future paid employment based on performance and company growth.

About UDS

United Drone Solutions is an infrastructure intelligence company using drone technology, GIS, data analytics, and software to help property owners, municipalities, contractors, and infrastructure operators inspect, document, monitor, and manage physical assets.

Position Overview

UDS is seeking a motivated Business Development Intern to help identify potential customers, conduct customer discovery, build relationships, and support the company’s sales pipeline.

This is a strong opportunity for a student interested in business development, entrepreneurship, technology, infrastructure, commercial real estate, government contracting, or sales.

Responsibilities

• Research potential customers and strategic partners.

• Identify decision-makers within municipalities, commercial real estate companies, construction firms, utilities, and infrastructure organizations.

• Conduct customer discovery interviews.

• Assist with outreach through email, phone, LinkedIn, networking events, and follow-ups.

• Maintain and organize the UDS sales/customer pipeline.

• Help prepare proposals, presentations, capability statements, and sales materials.

• Track prospective customers and follow-up activities.

• Attend selected meetings, networking events, and customer presentations.

• Research RFPs, contracts, pilot opportunities, and partnerships.

• Collect customer feedback and communicate findings to the UDS team.

• Help convert pilot projects into recurring customer relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently studying Business, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Communications, Sales, Economics, or a related field.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfortable speaking with business professionals and potential customers.

• Organized and able to manage follow-ups.

• Comfortable conducting online research.

• Interest in technology, infrastructure, drones, real estate, government, or construction is a plus.

What You Will Learn

• B2B and government sales

• Customer discovery

• Lead generation

• CRM and pipeline management

• Proposal development

• Startup growth strategy

• Infrastructure technology markets

Growth Opportunity

High-performing interns may be considered for future paid positions, commission-based opportunities, or expanded business development responsibilities as UDS grows.

Contact Us

Email: uniteddronesolution@gmail.com

Website: https://udsdetroit.com