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Voyant Photonics

Business Development Representative Internship

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Voyant Photonics

US · Internship · $40,000 – $60,000

About this role

Voyant Photonics, based in New York City, is transforming machine perception with compact LiDAR devices powered by silicon photonic chips. These sensors measure range, velocity, and reflectivity with unparalleled accuracy while being affordable for robotics, autonomous vehicles, and industrial automation. Join us to help bring cutting-edge research to market.

As a Business Development Representative Intern, you will identify target customers, generate qualified leads, and convert early interest into business opportunities. This role supports go-to-market efforts for a deep tech chip hardware company. Expect hands-on experience in strategic selling within an emerging industry.

You will perform outbound prospecting via email and LinkedIn, qualify leads through discovery calls, and schedule demos for the BD team. Collaborate with product and marketing to refine messaging and track interactions in CRM like HubSpot or Salesforce. Work in a dynamic environment at the forefront of silicon photonics.

This 2–6 month internship requires a minimum of 16 hours per week and offers potential to convert to full-time. Gain exposure to complex technology and building relationships in autonomous systems. Launch your career in deep tech sales with our talented engineering network.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field
  • Interest in deep-tech, imaging/sensing technology, robotics, or semiconductors
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated, disciplined, and comfortable with outbound outreach
  • Ability to research and synthesize technical and business information
  • Familiarity with CRM tools is a plus
  • Prior sales or startup experience is a bonus

Responsibilities

  • Research and identify prospective customers in robotics, industrial automation, consumer electronics, automotive, and smart infrastructure markets
  • Build and maintain a lead database; segment and prioritize accounts
  • Perform outbound prospecting via email, LinkedIn, and other channels
  • Qualify inbound and outbound leads through structured discovery
  • Conduct initial outreach calls to understand customer needs and applications
  • Schedule meetings and product demos for the BD team
  • Track and log all interactions in CRM (HubSpot / Salesforce)
  • Work closely with product and marketing to refine messaging and targeting

Benefits

  • Team events and company meetups
  • Complimentary lunch provided daily at our NYC office
  • A professional network with extremely talented engineers