Business Development Intern

Job Description: Business Development Intern Company: Lynqra Pte. Ltd. Location: Fully Remote Commitment: Part-time or Full-time internship (flexible hours) Duration: 3–6 months (with possibility of extension or full-time conversion) Compensation: • Fixed stipend: SGD 1,000 per month • Commission: 10% on all closed deals (direct sales or channel partnerships) Role Overview We are looking for a highly self-driven Business Development Intern to join our lean AI automation startup. This is a high-agency role — you will be responsible for driving your own pipeline through outbound prospecting, cold outreach, and partnership hunting with minimal supervision. You will focus on acquiring new SME clients as well as building channel partnerships. This is not a role for someone who needs constant direction. We need someone disciplined, proactive, and results-oriented who can own outcomes from Day 1. Key Responsibilities • Independently generate and qualify leads through cold calling, LinkedIn outreach, and email campaigns • Identify and pursue potential SME clients in target industries (trading, logistics, engineering, recruitment, construction, etc.) • Research, approach, and negotiate with channel partners (agencies, consultants, accountants, etc.) • Book qualified meetings and demos for the founder • Follow up rigorously on leads and opportunities • Continuously improve outreach strategies based on results Requirements (Important) • Strong self-discipline and ability to work independently with minimal oversight • High agency — you take full ownership of your results and don’t wait for instructions • Comfortable and confident making cold calls and reaching out to business owners • Excellent communication skills (spoken and written) • Highly organized with strong follow-up habits • Self-motivated with a genuine hunter/sales mindset • Prior sales, telemarketing, or outbound experience is a strong advantage • Must have your own laptop and reliable internet connection Important: This role requires consistent daily execution (calls, messages, follow-ups). If you need heavy hand-holding or structured guidance, this is not the right position. What We Offer • SGD 1,000 monthly stipend + uncapped 10% commission • Fully remote with flexible hours (but high output expected) • Direct mentorship from the founder when needed • Real sales experience with immediate impact on company growth • Strong potential for full-time role or excellent reference About Lynqra Lynqra is a fast-growing AI automation startup based in Singapore. We help local SMEs transform their operations by building practical, custom AI solutions that eliminate repetitive tasks and save owners and teams dozens of hours every month. From automated invoicing and payment chasing to intelligent talent screening and workflow optimisation — we turn complex manual processes into smooth, reliable systems. We’re not another hype-driven AI company. We focus on real results, fast implementation, and delivering clear ROI for busy Singapore businesses in trading, logistics, engineering, recruitment, construction, and professional services. Backed by strong execution and a customer-first mindset, we’re on a mission to make AI accessible, affordable, and genuinely useful for non-tech SMEs. Joining Lynqra means being part of a lean, ambitious team that’s shaping the future of work in Singapore’s SME sector.