Growth & Business Development Intern
illumine· Development Consulting
About this role
The Big Picture:
Illumine-i is building a new business line - Owner's Engineering — advising mid-market US companies on solar, battery storage, and EV charging projects, independent of any EPC or equipment vendor. This intern will support outreach execution: helping grow a targeted LinkedIn network, assisting with referral-partner outreach, and keeping the outreach tracking log current.
Responsibilities:
- Research and compile target contact lists (LinkedIn profiles, company info) against criteria provided
- Assist with sending and tracking LinkedIn connection requests and follow-up messages
- Help maintain the outreach tracking log (dates, contacts, responses, next steps)
- Support drafting of outreach message variations for A/B testing across categories
- Light research on referral-partner companies (parking/EV software, ESG platforms, insurance brokers, etc.) to keep target lists current
- Assist with scheduling discovery calls once prospects respond
Ideal candidate:
- Currently pursuing a degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
- Comfortable with LinkedIn as a platform (personal use is fine — this isn't a technical skill)
- Detail-oriented — this role lives and dies by consistent logging and follow-through
- Based in Chennai, able to work in-person or hybrid as needed
- No prior solar/energy industry knowledge required — training provided
What the intern gains
- Real B2B growth/partnerships experience in a genuine early-stage go-to-market motion
- Exposure to how a services company builds a new business line from scratch
- Academic credit (if applicable to their program)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Growth & Business Development Intern position at illumine?
The salary for this Growth & Business Development Intern role at illumine is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Growth & Business Development Intern position at illumine located?
This Growth & Business Development Intern role at illumine is based in Chennai, TN, India. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Growth & Business Development Intern role at illumine full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Growth & Business Development Intern role in the Development Consulting department at illumine.
Which team or department does the Growth & Business Development Intern at illumine belong to?
This Growth & Business Development Intern position is part of the Development Consulting department at illumine. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Growth & Business Development Intern position at illumine?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to illumine's official application portal hosted on keka where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Growth & Business Development Intern job at illumine posted?
This Growth & Business Development Intern position at illumine was posted on Sep 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Growth & Business Development Intern
illumine
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