Business Development Intern
About Arka
Arka makes custom, eco friendly packaging for ecommerce brands. We are a small team in Austin, Texas selling direct to consumer on Shopify and to business customers across retail and logistics. Interns here are given real projects and real ownership rather than shadowing someone for a semester. You will sit with a team that supports you, and inside that you run your own work.
What you will do
Support Arka's growth through research, prospecting, and outbound work for our ecommerce packaging offerings.
- Research potential customers and partners and build target lists
- Support outbound messaging and track responses
- Help qualify inbound leads and keep our CRM accurate
- Sit in on sales calls and write up next steps
Who this fits
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Interest in sales, partnerships, or startups
- Comfortable being told no and trying a different angle
Compensation
Paid. $500 per month stipend. This role is not unpaid.
Course credit
This internship is eligible for course credit where your major and department allow it. Course credit is not required to participate, and you do not need to be enrolled in an internship course to apply.
Logistics
- Remote
- Approximately 10 to 15 hours per week
- Start as soon as you are able. The internship runs 90 days from your start date.
- Open to all majors and all class years
How to apply
Two steps. Apply here on Handshake with your resume, and send a Loom video under 5 minutes to jobs@arka.com covering three things: your prior experience, what you want to learn, and how you can contribute to Arka. No cover letter required. Strong performers are considered for a paid extension or a full time role.