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Remote Startup Commercial & Marketing Internships, hosted out of the UK

Remote Startup Commercial & Marketing Internships: Hosted out of the UK

Remote Startup Commercial & Marketing internships place interns inside real startups working on live sales, marketing and business development challenges. From lead generation and outreach to campaign management and content creation, interns contribute directly to how the company grows.

What to expect from your Startup Commercial & Marketing internship:
  • Contribute to live sales and marketing work at a real startup.
  • Develop practical skills across the full commercial function.
  • Build a portfolio of real campaign outputs, content pieces and commercial analysis.
Your internship abroad host organization:
  • Startups based in the UK (Technology, E-Commerce, SaaS, FinTech, Sustainability and more)
Gain academic or course credit
Everything arranged for you from $1099 (approximately 1099)
Available year-round, start when you like
Intern part-time or full-time from anywhere
Choose your duration: 100, 250 or 350 hours
Personal online orientation & coaching
Get job-ready with our Experiential Learning Curriculum
Suitable for English language speakers
Eligibility requirements and Associated career paths
Eligibility requirement

Remote Startup Commercial & Marketing internships are suitable for students (or recent graduates) who have completed at least their first year of a business, marketing, communications or related degree programme. An interest in sales, digital marketing or commercial strategy is beneficial. Interns may be invited to conduct an online interview to review eligibility criteria.

Language requirements for this internship

This internship is conducted in English.

Associated career paths

Sales Development Representative, Account Executive, Digital Marketing Manager, Growth Manager, Brand Manager, Business Development Manager, Content Strategist, Marketing Analyst, Customer Success Manager, Startup Founder

Internship details

Commercial skills are among the most transferable in the world and startups are the best place to build them. Remote Startup Commercial & Marketing internships place you at the heart of how a company acquires customers, builds its brand and drives revenue growth.

This is a remote internship you can undertake virtually from home. Click here to explore in-country Business internships, if you would prefer to travel and intern abroad.

Hosted out of the United Kingdom, these internships connect you with startups across sectors including technology, e-commerce, SaaS, FinTech, sustainability and more. You’ll intern alongside founders, sales leads and marketers on the real commercial challenges of growing an early-stage company.

Areas of contribution and knowledge development can include:

  • Conducting lead generation, prospect research and outreach across digital channels.
  • Supporting the planning and execution of digital marketing campaigns (paid, organic and social).
  • Creating content across formats, such as blog posts, social copy, email sequences, and pitch materials.
  • Analysing marketing and sales performance data and producing actionable insights.
  • Managing CRM data, sales pipelines and customer communication workflows.
  • Contributing to brand development, messaging and positioning work.

As a remote intern, your supervisor will play an active role in providing feedback and guidance. Expect that the initial phase of your remote internship will focus on gaining some introductory knowledge. You may start by gaining an understanding or overview of what you can build upon, develop, learn, and contribute. Ensure that you ask questions and provide feedback during the introductory period, so that your supervisor understands how you’re progressing.

Interns looking for specific experience within a field should include details in their application. Requests are accommodated wherever possible, though are subject to availability.

What are the career benefits of interning online as a Startup Commercial & Marketing Intern?

Startup Commercial & Marketing interns learn from a qualified and experienced supervisor, and can be involved in:
  • Support sales and business development through lead generation, outreach and pipeline management.

  • Assist with the creation and execution of digital marketing campaigns across key channels.

  • Contribute to content creation (written, visual and social) aligned to brand and growth goals.

  • Help analyse commercial performance data and produce reports to support decision-making.

  • Assist the commercial team on customer communications, proposals and CRM management.

Professional development opportunities:
  • Gain direct exposure to how startups generate revenue and grow their customer base in the UK.

  • Develop skills across sales, digital marketing, content and commercial operations.

  • Understand how early-stage companies build brands and acquire customers with limited budgets.

  • Gain practical skills and boost your employability, with guidance from Intern Abroad HQ’s Experiential Learning Curriculum to support your learning and cultural intelligence.

Are you eligible for this internship?

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Academic credit available for all internships

Get course credit from your college or university while completing your internship abroad or a remote internship program. It's a great way to meet your academic requirements and gain valuable experience at the same time.

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Program fees

It's free to apply for this internship. Once we have reviewed your suitability and accepted you onto this program, a deposit of US$499 is required to confirm your place. The remaining balance (minus your initial US$499 deposit) will be due within 7 days of being assigned a placement.

Duration
Program Fee
100 hours (3 weeks full time, or 5 weeks part time) $1,099
250 hours (8 weeks full time, or 12 weeks part time) $1,499
350 hours (13 weeks full time, or 17 weeks part time) $1,799
  • A deposit of $499 (approximately 499) is required to confirm your participation. This is subtracted from the Program Fee total.
  • Balance of your Program Fee is due 7 days before your internship start date. The Program Fee payment can also be completed in installments through our Zero-Fee Payment Plan. Learn more.
  • All payments attract a 5% transaction fee to cover international banking fees and currency charges.
  • International wire transfer payments attract a minimum fee of $75 USD.
  • Terms and Conditions apply.
  • Dedicated support before, during, and after your internship
  • Sourcing and securing your internship placement
  • Personalization of your internship plan
  • Orientation and coaching with your supervisor
  • Documented portfolio of your experiential learnings
  • Academic credit facilitation
  • International reference letter
  • Certificate of Internship Completion
Apply to check if you're eligible!