Growth & AI Marketing Intern (SUITX)
Emeryville, CA, US, 94608
Summary Statement
SuitX develops industrial exoskeletons that help workers reduce fatigue, prevent injury, and improve productivity. Our products are used by leading manufacturers, aerospace companies, logistics providers, utilities, and industrial organizations worldwide.
In partnership with Ottobock, SUITX develops highly efficient yet extremely lightweight exoskeletons, utilizing the distribution and marketing experience that Ottobock has in over 35 countries.
We are seeking a Growth & AI Marketing Intern to help us explore how artificial intelligence is changing sales, marketing, and customer acquisition in industrial markets.
The way customers discover products is changing rapidly. Traditional search engines, websites, and advertising are increasingly being supplemented by AI-powered tools and automated research workflows. As a Growth & AI Marketing Intern, you will work directly with company leadership to identify new growth opportunities, evaluate emerging marketing channels, and help develop modern customer acquisition strategies.
This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in business, entrepreneurship, technology, AI, sales, marketing, engineering, or startups.
Note: To apply, please submit a resume and a short note describing a business, technology, AI tool, or startup trend that you find particularly interesting.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Research industrial markets including manufacturing, aerospace, logistics, construction, utilities, and shipyards
- Identify and qualify prospective customers
- Build and maintain lead-generation databases
- Research how AI tools are influencing purchasing decisions and product discovery
- Test and evaluate emerging marketing channels
- Support outbound sales and customer engagement activities
- Conduct competitive intelligence and market research
- Research grants, purchasing contracts, and procurement opportunities
- Assist with trade shows, product demonstrations, and customer events
- Create reports and recommendations for improving customer acquisition
Example Projects
Potential projects may include:
- Developing an AI-assisted lead-generation workflow
- Mapping how customers discover industrial products using AI tools
- Building target account lists for key industries
- Identifying active procurement opportunities and strategic partnerships
- Creating sales and marketing content
- Analyzing competitors and market trends
- Measuring the effectiveness of different customer acquisition channels
- Recommending new growth strategies based on AI-enabled marketing tools
Qualifications
- High school junior/senior, undergraduate student, or recent graduate
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in business, technology, entrepreneurship, marketing, AI, or engineering
- Strong research and problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable learning new software and AI tools
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently
- Organized and detail-oriented
- To apply, please submit a resume and a short note describing a business, technology, AI tool, or startup trend that you find particularly interesting.
Nice to Have
- Experience using ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, or other AI tools
- Familiarity with social media, content creation, or digital marketing
- Experience with spreadsheets, CRM systems, or data analysis
- Interest in robotics, manufacturing, or industrial technology
Benefits
What You'll Gain
- Direct mentorship from company leadership
- Exposure to robotics, wearable technology, and industrial innovation
- Hands-on experience applying AI tools to real business challenges
- Experience with enterprise sales and industrial customers
- Opportunity to work on projects with measurable business impact
- Exposure to startup operations, product commercialization, and growth strategy
Success Looks Like
By the end of the internship, you will have: - Identified and qualified new business opportunities
- Built repeatable lead-generation processes
- Evaluated emerging AI-enabled marketing approachesDelivered actionable recommendations for growth
- Contributed directly to customer acquisition and business development efforts
Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland