Business Development Intern (Senior Care Partnerships)
Location: DFW, Texas Type: Part-time Internship Work Style: Field-based + Remote / Hybrid Reports to: CEO / Founder
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated Business Development Intern to support partnership development and go-to-market execution in the senior care market. This role will focus on learning partner products, building target lists, conducting outreach to senior care channels, gathering market feedback, and helping identify potential referral opportunities.
This is a hands-on internship for someone interested in business development, market validation, senior care, healthcare-adjacent services, and startup execution.
Key Responsibilities
Learn and understand partner products and services, including their value proposition, use cases, and target customers
Research and build target lists across senior-focused channels, including:
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)
Rehab providers
Geriatric Physicians
Home Care Agencies
Home Health Agencies
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) companies
Downsizing / transition-related companies
Conduct outreach to target accounts through:
Cold calling / appointment setting
Walk-in visits
Email and follow-up outreach
Track outreach activity, responses, and meetings in an organized format
Report field feedback and market observations to the CEO, including:
Response rate / meeting rate by channel
Which messaging resonates most (e.g. safety, differentiation, ROI)
Common barriers to adoption (e.g. price, insurance, installation, sales materials)
Help identify and nurture referral relationships with senior care channels
Support efforts to encourage partner channels to refer seniors and families who may be interested in home safety / fall-risk related services
Assist with presentation materials, sales collateral, and summary reports as needed
Qualifications
Required
Strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written
Comfortable making outbound calls and speaking with professionals in person
Strong attention to detail and ability to organize information clearly
Self-starter with a proactive attitude and willingness to learn
Able to work independently and provide regular progress updates
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local outreach in the DFW area
Preferred
Interest in healthcare, senior care, home services, partnerships, or startups
Previous experience in sales, customer service, campus outreach, recruiting, or business development
Comfortable with spreadsheets, CRM tools, or basic pipeline tracking
Interest in market research and real-world go-to-market strategy
What You Will Learn
How to validate a go-to-market strategy in a real market
How to conduct business development in senior care and healthcare-adjacent channels
How to collect and structure market feedback for management decision-making
How to support partnership development for new products and services
How early-stage commercial projects are built and executed
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
Energetic and coachable
Comfortable talking to new people
Curious about how businesses grow
Interested in fieldwork, partnerships, and practical execution
Able to turn feedback from the market into clear internal reporting
Performance Expectations — First 90 Days
Learn the basics of partner products and their value proposition.
Build and maintain a target list of senior care channels in the DFW market.
Conduct outreach through calls, emails, and selected in-person visits.
Track key activity metrics such as outreach volume, response rate, and meeting rate.
Report market feedback to the CEO, including effective messaging and common objections.
Help identify referral opportunities and support early partnership development.
Compensation
Hourly / stipend-based depending on experience and availability. Potential for extended internship or part-time role based on performance.