Business Development Intern - 100%

<p>Tethys Robotics develops innovative robotic solutions for subsea inspection & investigation operations in challenging conditions. We serve clients such as governmental organizations, large asset operators and industrial service providers operating in high-demand and mission-critical environments.</p> <p>As an ETH Zürich spin-off, we are a fast-growing pioneer in underwater robotics, rooted in Switzerland. Backed by strong funding and entering an exciting phase of international growth, we are looking for a driven and entrepreneurial person to help scale Tethys Robotics.</p> <h2>Tasks</h2> <p>This is not just about selling robots. As our Business Development Intern, you will get hands-on exposure across sales, marketing, business development, field operations - supporting customer conversations, helping run field demonstrations, and bringing technical understanding into how we position our robots to customers.</p> <p>This role is ideal for someone with a technical background (engineering, robotics, or similar) looking or even started to move into business and commercial work. No sales experience is needed - what matters is curiosity about how technology becomes business, strong people skills, and the drive to learn fast in a startup environment.</p> <p><strong>Your Contribution</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Support the sales cycle in our priority markets: prospecting, outreach, qualifying leads and preparing customer meetings and bring market insights back into the team</p> </li> <li><p>Join customer visits, online meetings, trade shows, and live field demonstrations of our technology</p> </li> <li><p>Help create pitch decks, one-pagers, case studies, and demo materials</p> </li> <li><p>Help plan and run trade show and demo logistics (booth, invites, follow-ups)</p> </li> <li><p>Help mapping new market segments, track competitors, and size opportunities in priority regions</p> </li> <li><p>Draft LinkedIn posts, newsletters, or website/blog copy to support demand generation</p> </li> <li><p>Help maintaining our CRM data and sales pipeline (HubSpot)</p> </li> </ul> <h2>Requirements</h2> <p><strong>Your profile</strong></p> <ul> <li>Curious, structured and proactive, comfortable owning tasks end-to-end - both independently and as part of a team</li> <li>Currently studying or recently graduated in a related technical field (engineering, robotics, computer science, or similar) or business field</li> <li>Genuine curiosity for robotics, sensor technology, or maritime technologies, paired with excellent communication skills and intercultural competence</li> <li>Fluent in professional English and German, both written and spoken; other languages are a strong advantage.</li> <li>Flexibility for occasional national and international travel to visit customers; driver's license is a plus.</li> </ul> <p>And finally: joy and ability to thrive in a fast-paced start-up team, and motivation to work in challenging outdoor conditions!</p> <p><strong>Bonus points if you bring:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Previous internship, project, or thesis experience related to robotics in the maritime sector</li> <li>First experience with CRM tools such as HubSpot</li> <li>Already studying or worked in the field of business development</li> </ul> <h2>Benefits</h2> <ul> <li>Hands-on experience across sales, business development, and key account management in one of Europe's most ambitious underwater robotics startups.</li> <li>Direct mentorship from founders, engineers, and our business team, with real ownership from day one.</li> <li>Exposure to live demos, international trade shows, and a global customer base.</li> <li>A dynamic team and a modern office in the Zurich area, close to both the city and the lake.</li> </ul> <p>‍<strong>We value diversity:</strong></p> <p>Tethys Robotics encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all are respected.</p> <p>‍</p> <p><strong>Curious? So are we!</strong></p> <p>We look forward to receiving your online application as we value the attitude over experience. In any case, please provide a full overview of the following documents – we value the completeness:</p> <ul> <li>Cover letter</li> <li>Curriculum Vitae</li> <li>Letter of reference / work certificates</li> <li>Education certificates</li> </ul> <p>‍</p> <p>-</p> <p><em>Please note: We</em> <strong><em>only</em></strong> <em>accept applications via the online portal.</em></p><p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.ch/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in Switzerland</a> on Arbeitnow</a>