Business Development internship in Kazakhstan
Do a business development internship in Kazakhstan and see how companies grow in a fast-changing economy between Asia and Europe.
What you'll do
Your day-to-day
What business development interns usually do
- Research markets, competitors and potential clients.
- Build lead lists and prepare outreach.
- Help prepare proposals and presentations.
- Support partnership and client meetings.
- Track sales data and report on results.
Tasks depend on your host company and your level. We match you based on your skills and goals before you arrive.
Local know-how
What to know before you go
Business development in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's economy leans on natural resources. The World Bank says it depends heavily on oil, gas, uranium, coal and gold, and that this has limited diversification and held productivity back. The World Nuclear Association lists the country as the world's leading uranium producer.
That can shape business development work. Some companies look for foreign partners, suppliers or investors, and firms outside mining may be trying to reach new markets. As an intern, you might help with market research, lead lists, partner outreach and short reports. English matters most where companies deal with foreign partners. Daily life runs in Russian and Kazakh, so ask your career advisor how much of your work would be in English. Tasks depend on your host company.
Job roles
Market Research Intern
Finds and compares markets, competitors and possible clients, and turns the research into short reports.
Partnerships Intern
Helps find and contact possible partners, and keeps track of conversations and next steps.
Sales Support Intern
Prepares proposals, follows up on leads and keeps the sales pipeline up to date.
Strategy Intern
Supports the team on growth plans, from new products to new markets.
Exact roles vary by host company. Tell us what you want to learn and we'll look for the closest match.
The industry
Business development in Kazakhstan
A crossroads economy
Kazakhstan sits between China, Russia and Europe, and trade routes across Central Asia run through it. Many companies here are building links with new markets, which creates real business development work.
Almaty and Astana
Almaty is the commercial center, with trading companies, startups and regional offices. Astana is the capital, home to the AIFC and the Astana Hub tech park.
Language at work
Russian and Kazakh are the languages of daily life. We look for host companies where English is used at work.
Prices
How much it costs
Asia Internship Program prices depend on your program and how long you stay. See the destination page for the full price table.
FAQ
Questions interns ask
Do I need to speak Russian for an internship in Kazakhstan?
Not always. We look for host companies where English is used at work. Russian helps a lot in daily life and with local colleagues.
What kind of companies hire business development interns in Kazakhstan?
It depends on what's open when you apply. Hosts can range from trading and services firms to startups. Tell your career advisor your skills and goals so we can check what's possible.
Is a business development internship in Kazakhstan good for my CV?
It shows you can work in a less common market. A short market research project or a report from your internship gives you something concrete to talk about in job interviews.
Applications open all year
Your field, somewhere new.
It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.