Business Development Intern
At $41,267.20/yr, this role pays less than the middle Sales Development (SDR & BDR) opening on the board today ($70k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $56.4k–$125k/yr.
The posting
Ibotta is seeking a Business Development Intern to join our innovative team and contribute to our mission to Make Every Purchase Rewarding. As a participant in our 2027 Summer Internship, you will have the opportunity to fully integrate with your team to directly contribute to ongoing Ibotta business initiatives. In addition to the daily time with your team, you will participate in ongoing teach outs curated to help build skills essential to transitioning into the workforce and building your career. We are looking for candidates who are eager to learn, excited to work on real-world business challenges, and want to be part of a mission-driven company.
This will be a full-time, 12 week, internship during the summer of 2027. This is a hybrid position located in Denver, Colorado and requires 3 days in-office per week. Required in-office hybrid days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Candidates must live in the United States.
What you will be doing
- Assist with building pitch materials for client meetings including but not limited to executive briefs, Microsoft PowerPoint decks, financial models, and competitive audits
- Conduct market research, analyze industry trends, and ideate on potential business opportunities and threats
- Coordinate cross-functionally to set meetings, gather internal data, and communicate information
- Identify relevant contacts for Business Development team’s outreach
- Report on current program performance by analyzing data sets, identifying trends, and drawing actionable conclusions to drive decision making
- Embrace and uphold Ibotta’s Core Values: Integrity, Boldness, Ownership, Teamwork, Transparency & A good idea can come from anywhere
What we are looking for
- Juniors working towards a bachelor’s degree with a focus in Marketing, Sales, Finance or related field
- Proven ability to think creatively and implement ideas from start to finish
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Hunger to learn and collaborate with your teammates
- Aptitude for a dynamic business environment, adjusting strategies and approaches as needed to meet changing business requirements
- Comfortability working with numbers and applying mathematical concepts to analyze and interpret data accurately
- Proactive motivation to take the initiative in generating ideas, exploring opportunities
- Ability to interact professionally and confidently with various stakeholders, including clients, team members, and external partners
Additional Details
- This position is located in Denver, CO and includes competitive pay and housing assistance for out of state students. Denver office perks include paid parking, snacks, and occasional meals.
- The hourly compensation for this role is: $19.84 per hour worked. This compensation range is specific to the United States labor market.
- Ibotta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ibotta’s employment decisions are made without regard of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- Applicants are accepted until the position is filled.
- For the security of our employees and the business, all employees are responsible for the secure handling of data in accordance with our security policies, identifying and reporting phishing attempts, as well as reporting security incidents to the proper channels.
Recruiting Agency Notice
Ibotta does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any Ibotta employees.
Taken from Ibotta's own posting, last seen live on 31 Oct 2026.
About Ibotta
Sells cash-back promotions that consumer brands pay for only when they produce a sale, delivered through its own app and the Ibotta Performance Network of retailers and publishers.
Pay schedule: Client-facing sellers earn a base plus a variable bonus quoted together as total compensation, every full-time posting includes equity, and several postings offer a relocation bonus to move to Denver.
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