Business Development Intern/Fresher

Overview

Join our fast-growing startup as a Business Development Intern/Fresher with strong English communication skills. Work directly with C-level executives with 10+ years of proven experience in an innovative startup environment.

About Nextwaves

Nextwaves Industries is a fast-moving, founder-led startup dedicated to redefining RFID technology. We design and manufacture our RFID inlays and chips entirely in-house, giving us complete control over performance, quality, and innovation.

We are building the next generation of UHF RFID tag chips that combine ultra-low power consumption with high performance, optimized for IoT, logistics, retail, and industrial asset tracking. This chip will be conceived, designed, verified, and prepared for production entirely in Vietnam and deployed to customers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the business development team in identifying new market opportunities, potential clients, and industry trends.
• Support preparation of proposals, presentations, and reports in English for both domestic and international clients.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to provide insights for strategic decisions.
• Participate in meetings, calls, and follow-ups with clients and partners.
• Work directly with the C-level leadership team to support strategic growth initiatives.
• Maintain and update customer relationship databases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (technical, marketing, and operations) to support ongoing projects and client requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Fresh graduate or final-year student in Business Administration, International Business, Marketing, or related fields.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is a must.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with confidence in dealing with clients.
• Interest in working in a startup environment, with the ability to adapt to challenges and contribute to fast-moving projects.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic knowledge of technology solutions or interest in RFID/IoT industry is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a startup environment, especially understanding how things work in fast-paced teams.
• High adaptability, resilience, and willingness to take on extreme challenges beyond a standard 9-5 mindset.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a drive to learn and grow rapidly.

What We Offer

• • Opportunity to work in a startup environment with exposure to global markets.
• • Direct mentorship from C-level executives with 10+ years of proven experience.
• • Hands-on training in business development, client relations, and market strategy.
• • Friendly, dynamic, and innovative working culture.
• • Potential for full-time employment after internship based on performance.
• • Competitive internship allowance.

Hiring Process