Application Guide
How to Apply for Business Development Operations Intern, Summer 2026
at Circ
🏢 About Circ
Circ is revolutionizing urban mobility with custom-made, eco-friendly e-scooters, offering a chance to work at the intersection of sustainability and smart transportation. As a remote-first startup, you'll have autonomy and impact from day one, shaping the future of how cities move.
About This Role
As a Business Development Operations Intern, you'll build the analytical backbone for inventory planning and market expansion. Your dashboards will directly inform product development and logistics decisions, while your support in fabric sampling and conference execution will accelerate Circ's growth.
💡 A Day in the Life
Start the day checking inventory data and updating a forecasting dashboard in Excel. Mid-morning, research and add contacts to a supplier database for fabric sampling. Afternoon, coordinate with the product team on market mapping, then prep briefing materials for an upcoming conference. End the day with a team standup to align on priorities.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Circ Is Looking For
- A data-savvy problem-solver who has built inventory or product tracking dashboards (e.g., using Excel, Tableau, or Monday.com).
- A multitasker with strong organizational skills, able to juggle forecasting, database building, and event logistics simultaneously.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and proactive in reaching out to suppliers or partners to build contact databases.
- Pursuing a Master's or final-year Bachelor's degree, with a knack for translating data into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
📝 Tips for Applying to Circ
Highlight any dashboard projects in your resume or portfolio, especially those involving inventory, supply chain, or product tracking.
Mention specific experience with Monday.com or similar project management tools in your cover letter.
Tailor your application to show interest in micromobility or sustainability – reference Circ's custom e-scooters.
Quantify your organizational skills: e.g., 'Managed 5+ concurrent projects with X% on-time delivery.'
Submit a brief (1-page) cover letter that connects your academic background (e.g., operations research, business analytics) to Circ's needs.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your experience building predictive dashboards or forecasting tools, and the impact they had (e.g., reduced stockouts, improved planning).', 'Your ability to manage multiple projects and details – cite examples of organizing events or maintaining databases.', "Passion for sustainable urban transport and Circ's mission to reduce carbon emissions.", 'Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with collaboration tools like Monday.com, with specific examples of use.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Explore Circ's website and blog to understand their product line, sustainability claims, and recent partnerships.
- → Read about the micromobility industry trends, especially in Europe and the US, where Circ operates.
- → Check out their LinkedIn or news for any recent funding, expansions, or product launches.
- → Understand the supply chain for e-scooter components, especially the role of fabric sampling in design.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention Circ or micromobility – show you've done your homework.
- Overlooking the 'fabric sampling' part of the job – it's a unique aspect; ignoring it suggests lack of attention.
- Claiming dashboard experience without being able to discuss specific tools or metrics – be ready to elaborate.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!