Job Description

This is a remote position.

Business Development Intern / Associate

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Trustbridge Design & Manufacturing

(Marketplace Strategy, Supplier & Client Engagement)

About Trustbridge

Trustbridge Design & Manufacturing is building a next-generation platform at the intersection of

engineering design, advanced manufacturing, and intelligent supplier matchmaking

. We help product teams move from concept to production faster by pairing them with the right design expertise and manufacturing partners--globally, intelligently, and with far more nuance than traditional marketplaces or manufacturer's reps.



Our model sits at the convergence of:



Design-for-manufacturing advisory
Supplier discovery and qualification
Long-term referral and relationship economics
AI-assisted decision-making

We operate as both a

design & procurement partner for buyers

and a

growth channel for manufacturers

, requiring deep clarity of value on both sides of the marketplace.

Role Overview

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We are seeking a

Business Development Intern / Associate

to act as the

commercial counterpart

to our Manufacturing SME intern. This role will

run point on external engagement

, owning early-stage conversations with both

prospective suppliers (manufacturers)

and

prospective clients (product developers, engineers, sourcing teams)

.



This is not a generic sales role. You will be responsible for

articulating Trustbridge's value proposition with precision

, adapting it intelligently depending on whether you are speaking to a CNC shop owner, a contract manufacturer, or a venture-backed product team.



You will work closely with:



Our Manufacturing SME intern (technical depth)
Founders and senior leadership (strategy, positioning)
Our internal CRM and matching-engine workflows

The role is ideal for someone who wants exposure to

marketplace economics, industrial systems, and early-stage company building

, and who is comfortable engaging sophisticated stakeholders on both sides of a transaction.

Key Responsibilities

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Marketplace Engagement

Lead outbound and inbound conversations with:


+ Manufacturing suppliers (CNC, injection molding, additive, sheet metal, etc.)

+ Product developers, engineers, and sourcing professionals
Clearly communicate Trustbridge's role as a

design partner + manufacturer matchmaker

, not a commodity marketplace
Qualify suppliers and clients based on capability, fit, and long-term potential

Value Proposition & Narrative

Tailor messaging by audience:


+ Manufacturers: pipeline quality, long-term revenue, reduced sales friction

+ Clients: speed, quality, design intelligence, supplier fit
Translate complex offerings (design services, supplier matching, referral economics) into

clear, compelling language

Serve as a real-time feedback loop on how the market responds to our positioning

Commercial & Strategic Support

Support CRM hygiene, notes, and tagging to improve future matching accuracy
Identify patterns in objections, confusion, or enthusiasm across conversations
Collaborate with leadership on refining outreach scripts, positioning, and go-to-market strategy
Over time, help shape playbooks for supplier onboarding and client intake

Benefits

What You'll Gain

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Direct exposure to building a two-sided marketplace from the ground up
Experience articulating and stress-testing a complex value proposition
Close mentorship from founders with deep experience in manufacturing, consulting, and technology
A front-row seat to how AI-driven decision systems are being applied to real-world industrial problems
* Potential pathway to a longer-term role as Trustbridge scales