Technical Business Development Internship… at Vertiv · Pleasanton

Summary: Vertiv is a global leader in providing critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, and they are seeking a Technical Business Development Intern for Summer 2026. This role involves engaging with clients to understand their needs, conducting market research, and supporting commercial teams with strategic insights and resource coordination. Responsibilities: - Engage with existing and prospective clients to understand their needs, pain points, and market access requirement - Conduct structured research to identify where Vertiv can create the most value for new and existing accounts - Translate client and market conversations into actionable insights that inform BD positioning and outreach - Monitor trends across AI infrastructure, data center power and cooling, and the broader semiconductor ecosystem - Analyze competitor strategies, customer data, and emerging market signals - Produce regular intelligence outputs that sharpen Vertiv's strategic decision-making - Support resource allocation across sales, product management, and creative teams to deliver cohesive, data-driven campaigns - Identify, pilot, and roll out AI tools that improve team productivity and go-to-market execution - Equip commercial teams with market context, competitive framing, and strategic direction - A competitive intelligence framework tracking key players across hyperscale, neocloud, and AI infrastructure markets - Client needs assessments synthesizing BD conversations into structured market access insights - An AI tools playbook identifying and deploying tools that enhance team output across BD and marketing - Data-driven campaign briefs equipping commercial and creative teams with market intelligence and strategic direction Required Qualifications: - Bachelors Degree pursuing MBA or similar advanced degree - Data analytics proficiency, ability to interpret market data and translate it into clear recommendations - Strong project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership capabilities - Genuine interest in AI infrastructure and technology market dynamics - Familiarity with AI productivity tools and enthusiasm for applying them in a commercial context Required Skills: Data Analytics, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, AI Infrastructure Knowledge, AI Productivity Tools, Project Management, Cross-functional Leadership Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, PTO, Holiday pay, 401k