Business Development Manager Intern

Business Development Manager Intern

Company: Life of Riley Official

Job Type: Internship (2 Months)

Location: Remote

Schedule: Flexible hours / Remote

Pay: Commission-based (with potential progression to a salaried role)

About Life of Riley Official

Life of Riley is a global concierge and luxury lifestyle service built around one simple idea: you request, we handle the rest.

From luxury hotels and private villas to VIP events, private aviation, yacht charters, and bespoke lifestyle services, we curate premium experiences for clients worldwide. Our focus is on delivering exceptional service, discretion, and access across every level of luxury living.

We are looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Business Development Manager Intern to join our distributed global team.

Role Overview

This 2-month internship is designed for individuals seeking real hands-on exposure to sales, outreach, client acquisition, and luxury brand positioning. Rather than shadowing from the sidelines, you will actively contribute to generating business opportunities, engaging prospective clients, and helping expand the company’s network.

You will work closely with senior leadership to identify opportunities, initiate conversations, qualify leads, and support the early stages of relationship development.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify prospective clients, partners, and high-net-worth business opportunities.
• Build and maintain targeted prospect databases.
• Conduct outbound outreach via email, LinkedIn, phone calls, and other channels.
• Support lead qualification and pipeline management.
• Handle inbound and outbound communications professionally.
• Coordinate meetings and introductions for senior team members.
• Assist in developing outreach messaging and engagement strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activity and lead progress.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Communications, or a related field.
• No previous business development experience required—a strong attitude, professionalism, and willingness to learn are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence speaking with new people in a professional, premium environment.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Commercial awareness with a self-motivated, proactive mindset.
• Comfortable working in a target-driven environment.
• Interest in luxury, hospitality, travel, or lifestyle services is advantageous.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in business development and client acquisition within the luxury sector.
• Direct mentorship from senior leadership and founders.
• Practical training in outreach, communication, and lead generation.
• Fast-track progression opportunities based on performance.

Career Progression Pathway

This internship is designed to identify and develop future talent within Life of Riley Official.

Upon successful completion of the 2-month internship, candidates who demonstrate exceptional performance, professionalism, and commitment may be offered a permanent salaried position or commission based (subject to business requirements).

Benefits:

• Flexitime
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Are you comfortable working in a commission-based position for the duration of the 2-month internship?

Work Location: Remote