Business Development - Internship

Location: Remote  Internship Duration: 2 Month  Start Date: Rolling    Post-Internship Pathways: High-performing interns may be offered one of the following progression routes: 

• Salaried Business Development Executive role 
• Commission-Only Business Development Partner role with uncapped earning potential    About Life of Riley  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.    The Opportunity  We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Business Development Intern to join the team for an intensive 1-month internship programme.  This role is designed for individuals who want real 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 team members to identify opportunities, initiate conversations, qualify leads, and support the early stages of relationship development.  Successful interns who demonstrate strong performance, consistency, professionalism, and commercial ability may be invited to continue with the company through either a salaried role or a commission-based structure.      Key Responsibilities 
• Research and identify prospective clients, partners, and business opportunities 
• Build and maintain targeted prospect databases 
• Conduct outbound outreach via email, LinkedIn, phone calls, and other relevant channels 
• Support lead qualification and pipeline management 
• Handle and respond to inbound and outbound communications professionally 
• Coordinate meetings and introductions with senior team members 
• Assist in developing outreach messaging and engagement strategies 
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activity and lead progress 
• Represent the brand professionally across all communications    What We're Looking For 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Confidence speaking with new people in a professional environment 
• High attention to detail and organisational ability 
• Commercial awareness and interest in sales or business development 
• Self-motivated and proactive mindset 
• Comfortable working in a target-driven environment 
• Resilient, adaptable, and eager to learn 
• Interest in luxury, hospitality, travel, lifestyle, or premium services is advantageous  Previous business development or sales experience is not required, but a strong attitude, professionalism, and willingness to learn are essential.    What You'll Gain 
• Hands-on experience in business development and client acquisition 
• Exposure to luxury service sales and relationship management 
• Practical training in outreach, communication, and lead generation 
• Experience working within a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment 
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership 
• Clear progression pathway based on performance 
• Potential transition into a long-term salaried or commission-based position    Benefits & Rewards 
• Access to selected company events and networking experiences 
• Opportunities to attend exclusive luxury and VIP events 
• Exposure to premium hospitality, travel, and lifestyle brands 
• Performance-based incentives and recognition opportunities 
• Potential access to private getaways and curated experiences 
• Flexible remote working environment 
• Direct mentorship from senior leadership and founders 
• Opportunity to build valuable commercial and luxury industry connections    Post-Internship Opportunities  At the conclusion of the internship, selected candidates may be offered one of two progression options: 

1. Salaried Position  A structured business development role with a fixed salary, performance expectations, and continued career development within the company. 
2. Commission-Only Position  An independent business development opportunity suited to candidates who prefer flexibility and uncapped earning potential through successfully generated business.