Business Development Intern, Summer 2025
Power and data have been moved the same way for over 100 years.
This is a new day. At CelLink Corporation, our Team Members are designing, developing, and manufacturing flexible circuits that fundamentally change the transmission of power and data. Lower weight, higher performance, smaller mass, and lower overall system price all drive toward CelLink’s goal of a cleaner environment and more affordable technology.
At CelLink, we are electrified at the prospect of contributing to a technology that is and will be changing mobility for a cleaner and brighter future. We work with very dedicated people on challenging projects that change everyone’s future for the better. If you are eager to create, to learn, and to apply your knowledge, we are looking forward to you joining us on our electrifying mission.
Business Development Intern, Summer 2025
CelLink is seeking a Business Development Intern to support our Applications Team in driving growth and optimizing processes. This role provides hands-on experience in customer engagement, market research, and sales operations within a leading electronic component manufacturer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the Business Development team with the following:
- Customer incoming RFQ design/documentation reviews.
- Supported the preparation of quote proposals and customer presentations.
- Quote tracking and alignment of product shipments to trigger invoicing.
- Help in developing Business Development tools.
- Combine and streamline multiple internal opportunity trackers into a unified and useful tracking tool that is capable of sorting multiple buckets and displaying the project revenue potential value based on weighted value against the opportunity likelihood.
- Conduct market research to identify potential customers, industry trends, and competitive landscape.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Business Development, Application Engineering, and Product Development to execute our strategy and increase revenue.
- Assist in generating and qualifying leads through outreach activities and networking.
- Assist in maintaining relationships with existing customers by supporting communication and attending customer meetings.
- Assist in administrative tasks and project coordination as needed.
- Live the company culture of integrity, teamwork, self-discipline, and professional competence.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Independent problem solver who desires to learn new skills and develop new technology.
- Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented mindset.
- Able to adapt to changing requirements in a fast-paced start-up setting.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong work ethic, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Educational Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a full-time academic program at an accredited college or university pursuing a B.S. in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Working Conditions/Hours/Location
This role is an hourly position, and the intern will be required to work at least 20-25 hours per week during the summer. The start date and duration of the internship are flexible depending on availability, with a minimum commitment of 8 weeks.
Location
The internship will take place 100% onsite in Wixom, MI. 48393
****Additional Information****
No housing or relocation stipend is available for interns at this time.
Sponsorship for employment visa status for internship positions is unavailable at this time.
Physical Demands – Office and Manufacturing Environment
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and pull/push; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment –
Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and skin exposure to chemicals used to run/maintain machines.
PPE-
May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump-caps, gloves, hair nets, masks, & clean-room frocks while adhering to the prescribed safety procedures.
The base pay is just one part of CelLink's total compensation package and is determined within a range. The pay range is designed to support your career progression as you learn, grow, and develop within your role. Your base pay range will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
At CelLink, we believe that each employee should have the opportunity to become a CelLink shareholder through participation in CelLink's discretionary employee stock option plan. You'll also receive comprehensive medical and dental coverage and other great benefits.
Note: CelLink benefits, compensation, and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are essential to our success. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees while building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. CelLink participates in the E-Verify program in specific locations as required by law.
CelLink was founded in 2012 and entered volume production in 2018. CelLink provides electrical systems to the world's leading EV manufacturers, traditional automotive OEMs, and tiered suppliers. The company has raised approximately $315M in funding through private investment and multiple grants from the US Department of Energy. CelLink’s investors include 3M, Atreides, BMW, BorgWarner, Bosch, D1 Capital, Fidelity, Fontinalis Partners, Ford, Franklin Templeton, Lear, Park West, SK Telecom, Standard Investments, T. Rowe Price, Tinicum, and Whale Rock.