Business Development Associate

About the role

Involve Space is looking for a motivated, results-oriented Business Development Associate intern to drive business development in the United States. This on-site role in our Houston offices involves working closely with the CEO and U.S. partners and shareholders. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology and space exploration, has strong interpersonal and commercial skills, and can work autonomously across opportunity scouting, client and partner relations, deal support, and pipeline management.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO and U.S. partners/shareholders in developing the business in the U.S. market (commercial, defense/dual-use, institutional).
• Identify and qualify new commercial opportunities, clients, and strategic partners in the United States (government agencies, prime contractors, spaceport ecosystem).
• Conduct market research and scouting in the aerospace, defense, Earth Observation, and emerging technology sectors.
• Support business development activities (outreach, calls, meetings, follow-ups).
• Manage, update, and monitor the commercial CRM and the sales pipeline.
• Prepare commercial presentations, offers, documentation, and sales materials.
• Support management and U.S. partners during strategic meetings, negotiations, and partnership discussions.
• Help organize participation in industry fairs and events in the U.S. (e.g., Space Symposium, IAC, Houston Spaceport ecosystem initiatives).
• Collaborate with the marketing and technical teams in Italy to align commercial strategy, product, and go-to-market.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Business, Marketing, Engineering, International Relations, or related fields.
• Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken (C1+ level or native speaker).
• Strong interest in startups, innovation, technology, or the aerospace sector.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with a strong commercial attitude and results orientation.
• Accuracy, organization, and the ability to manage multiple activities at the same time.
• Proactive, curious personality, eager to learn in a dynamic environment.
• Eligibility to work in the United States (U.S. citizenship or work authorization).

Nice to have

• Previous experience in internships, sales, business development, or startups.
• Knowledge of the U.S. market or aerospace ecosystem.
• Knowledge of CRM tools such as HubSpot, Odoo, Salesforce, or similar.
• Interest in B2B sales, institutional sales, or international markets.
• Knowledge of a third foreign language.
• Passion for deep-tech, the space economy, AI, or industrial innovation.

Pay

Monthly allowance available.