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Business Development Intern - STREAMETRIC

Position Summary

STREAMETRIC is seeking a motivated and energetic Business Development Intern to support our growing sales organization. This role will work closely with our full-time Business Development Managers (BDMs) who are responsible for specific geographic territories across North America. The intern will help drive market awareness, strengthen reseller partner engagement, and support sales development activities that contribute to the growth of STREAMETRIC's Cloud SCADA and digital infrastructure solutions for the water and wastewater industry. This position offers hands-on experience in technology sales, channel partner development, market research, and customer engagement within a fast-growing software and industrial technology company.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development Support

· Support Business Development Managers in assigned geographic regions.

· Assist with lead generation, qualification, prospect identification, and account research.

· Maintain and update CRM records, opportunities, contacts, and sales activities.

· Conduct outreach to utilities, municipalities, engineering firms, and industry stakeholders to schedule meetings and introductions for BDMs.

· Track and report sales pipeline activity and key performance metrics.

Reseller Partner Support

· Assist in supporting STREAMETRIC's network of reseller and distribution partners.

· Help coordinate reseller training sessions, webinars, and product demonstrations.

· Monitor partner engagement and identify opportunities for increased market activity.

· Support follow-up communications with partners regarding opportunities, proposals, and marketing initiatives.

· Help maintain partner contact databases and territory information.

Administrative Support

· Prepare reports, presentations, and meeting summaries.

· Assist with proposal development and customer documentation.

· Coordinate meeting schedules and customer follow-up activities.

· Test and implement AI tools to improve the sales process

Desired Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Environmental Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Strong interest in technology sales, business development, and customer engagement.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems is preferred.

• Interest in water, wastewater, environmental technology, IoT, SaaS, or industrial automation industries is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Professional communication and relationship-building skills

• Research and analytical capabilities

• Attention to detail and follow-through

• Customer-focused mindset

• Initiative and willingness to learn

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

• Strong problem-solving skills

What You'll Gain

• Direct exposure to business development and sales strategy in a high-growth technology company.

• Experience working with reseller and channel partner sales models.

• Understanding of Cloud SCADA, IoT, and digital infrastructure technologies.

• Mentorship from experienced Business Development Managers and company leadership.

• Exposure to the water and wastewater industry and municipal utility market.

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that support critical infrastructure.

About STREAMETRIC

STREAMETRIC delivers intelligent digital infrastructure solutions for water and wastewater utilities through cloud-based SCADA that is secure, reliable, cost-effective. Our mission is to Make Digital Innovation Accessible for Water/Wastewater Utilities of all Sizes. Built for operators to simplify water/wastewater systems with intelligent monitoring, control and reporting, and advanced alarming.

Location: Raleigh, NC Reports To: Business Development Manager / Director of Business Development Employment Type: Internship (Part-Time or Full-Time, Seasonal or Semester-Based)