Business Development Intern

About Us:

Carbon To Stone (CTS) is a climate tech startup that helps industries reduce their climate and environmental footprint. Our customizable reactive crystallization and separation technology platform effectively transforms CO2 and industrial residues into valuable resources that generate revenue, while building a more sustainable and circular future. We are launching pilot projects with large industrial partners, and we are seeking passionate individuals who would like to work at an innovative, fast-paced company. We are a team of world-leading experts that have developed advanced partnerships with academia, industry, and climate tech stakeholders. Come join our team to close the carbon and materials loops, together.

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a Business Development Intern with a passion to scale and deploy climate tech to join our team. You will play a critical role in establishing the growth and commercialization strategy. Your work will contribute to our mission of developing economical and scalable carbon management and resource recovery solutions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct market research and analyses to identify industry trends, potential customers, partners, and verticals for our solutions. 
• Prepare market intelligence reports and presentations to drive commercialization strategy.
• Support the development of collateral and presentations tailored to prospective clients and partners.
• Assist with pipeline management, including lead qualification and preparing for outreach engagements.
• Maintain and organize databases related to projects, market research, and industry trends.
• Engage industry partners during pilot demonstrations, identify their pain points and discuss solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze potential strategic growth initiatives

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (or pursuing) in Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Communications, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in strategy, business development, partnerships, product, private equity, venture, or similar cross-functional roles

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Master’s degree (or pursuing) in Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Communications, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in strategy, business development, partnerships, product, private equity, venture, or similar cross-functional roles

Additional Skills and Abilities: 

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Must be willing to learn new skills and become familiar with business drivers in new industry sectors. 
• Must be able to work as part of a team and to deliver results in a timely manner.
• Must be able to work independently and effectively collaborate with team members, resolve conflicts, and maintain morale.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, start-up environment, showing flexibility and pragmatism.
• Must be able to demonstrate high ethical standards and personal integrity.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software to complete analyses and present insights. 

Carbon To Stone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. We value each person's unique perspectives, experiences, and talents, and we strive to create an inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected and empowered.