Business Development & Sales Intern

Location: Remote (United States Preferred) Commitment: 5–20 hours per week (Flexible) Duration: 8–10 weeks (with potential extension) Compensation: Unpaid Internship About Alstra Group Alstra Group is an entrepreneur-led, AI-native serial acquirer of mission-critical businesses. We acquire founder-owned companies and build enduring platforms through decentralized operations, operational excellence, and long-term ownership. Rather than buying companies to sell them, we acquire businesses we believe can compound in value for decades. Our mission is to build one of the world's leading long-term holding companies. Our founders are Harvard Business School graduates with experience across KKR, Bain & Company, and a Y Combinator-backed startup , combining institutional investing, operational excellence, and entrepreneurial execution. About the Internship Acquiring great businesses starts with finding great businesses. As a Business Development & Deal Origination Intern, you will play a critical role in helping Alstra build its acquisition pipeline. You'll work directly with the founders to identify business owners, develop relationships, conduct outreach, and generate acquisition opportunities. This is a sales-focused role—but instead of selling a product, you'll help source companies that Alstra can acquire. What you will do Deal Origination Identify founder-owned businesses that fit Alstra's acquisition strategy. Research industries and build acquisition target lists. Find business owners and decision-makers. Generate proprietary acquisition opportunities. Help create a consistent pipeline of businesses for evaluation. Business Development Conduct email, LinkedIn, and phone outreach to business owners. Build relationships with founders, brokers, accountants, attorneys, and other referral partners. Schedule introductory meetings for the investment team. Follow up with prospects and nurture long-term relationships. Represent Alstra professionally in every interaction. Maintain Alstra's CRM and deal tracker. Document all outreach, meetings, and next steps. Keep pipeline data clean, organized, and current. Monitor acquisition opportunities from first contact through evaluation. What we are looking for We're looking for people who enjoy building relationships, solving problems, and creating opportunities. Preferred qualifications include Undergraduate or graduate student Comfortable talking with business owners Highly organized and detail-oriented Self-motivated and proactive Curious and eager to learn Strong work ethic Interest in business, investing, entrepreneurship, or sales No prior private equity or sales experience is required. What you will learn By the end of the internship, you'll gain experience in: Proprietary deal sourcing CRM management Relationship building Market research M&A origination Working directly with founders AI-powered sales and sourcing workflows Why Join Alstra Work directly with founders who are Harvard Business School graduates with backgrounds at KKR, Bain & Company, and a Y Combinator-backed startup. Learn how leading acquisition firms generate proprietary deal flow. Build real-world business development and relationship management skills. Develop experience valuable for careers in private equity, investment banking, consulting, venture capital, enterprise sales, and entrepreneurship. Help source businesses that could become future Alstra portfolio companies. Receive mentorship from experienced investors and operators. Make a meaningful impact on the firm's acquisition pipeline from day one. #J-18808-Ljbffr