Commercial Strategy & Market Intelligence Intern
About Us:
Join a mission driven team where your ideas fuel real change whether you’re passionate about tech, policy, communications, or community impact. Interns at SkyIT collaborate on cross functional projects, build leadership skills, and contribute to initiatives that matter globally.
At SkyIT, you’ll:
• Be mentored by seasoned professionals dedicated to unlocking your potential.
• Work with a proudly green organization committed to sustainability.
• Gain real-world experience with cutting-edge technology and impactful projects.
Role Description
We are seeking an advanced Economics student (Senior Undergraduate or Master’s level) to lead the pre-commercialization strategy for our proprietary Fleet Management Software. This is a high-impact role focused on transforming a technical intellectual property (IP) asset into a market-ready financial product. You will lead the identification of third-party commercialization firms to manage our sales engine, map the venture capital landscape, and quantify the economic utility of our platform for global stakeholders.
This program has been an incredibly valuable and enriching experience, offering hands-on exposure and real-world insights that are rarely available at this stage. One of the most unique aspects is the opportunity to be mentored directly by the CEO, gaining firsthand guidance, strategic perspective, and leadership insights that are invaluable for long-term growth. Importantly, this is the final session in which the program will be conducted, making it a truly exclusive opportunity that will not be repeated in the future.
Key Responsibilities
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Fundraising & Capital Research:
- Utilize market intelligence platforms to identify Venture Capital firms and strategic investors with a specific interest in Logistics Technology and SaaS Innovation.
- Perform “Comparable Company” (Market Comp) analyses to determine current valuation benchmarks and investment trends within the fleet management sector.
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Commercialization Partner Selection:
- Research and profile External Commercialization Firms and Sales-as-a-Service providers capable of taking full ownership of the software’s sales cycle.
- Evaluate potential partners based on their existing distribution networks, market access in the transportation and logistics sector, and their track record for scaling third-party software assets.
- Perform a “Cost-Benefit Analysis” of different partnership models (e.g., revenue sharing vs. licensing) to determine the most profitable path for the company.
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Economic Value Modeling (Value Proposition):
- Develop a Commercial Value Proposition that translates software features into bottom-line financial results for end-users.
- Build an economic model to calculate the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction and potential Return on Investment (ROI) for fleet operators.
- Learn and adapt to the constructive criticism given through mentorship sessions, taught by the CEO.
Qualifications
- Education: Currently pursuing a Master’s degree (MA/MS) in Economics, Finance, or a related quantitative field, OR a Senior-year Undergraduate (BS/BA).
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Advanced Analytical Skills:
- Expert-level proficiency in Excel (including Monte Carlo simulations or advanced financial modeling) and experience with statistical software (Stata, R, or Python).
- Proven ability to conduct rigorous secondary research and synthesize findings into high-level “Executive Summaries.”
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Theoretical Grounding:
- Strong command of Industrial Organization, Game Theory (for partner negotiations), and Econometrics.
- Ability to interpret complex software structures and articulate their economic utility to non-technical audiences
- Understanding of Market Entry Barriers and Competitive Advantage frameworks.
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Communication:
- Professional-grade written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to C-suite stakeholders.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Must be motivated students, eager to make a meaningful transition from academic life to professional settings.
Internship Details:
- The minimum internship duration is 3 months and minimum working hours per week is 20 hours.
- This is an unpaid internship.
- All applicants MUST be a university senior or above.
- We are a Canadian-based company.
- All positions are remote.
- We require mandatory meeting availability (depending on your role).
- Work hours are based in MST (Mountain Standard Time).
To Support Your Success, We Can Provide You With:
- Earning school credit (depending on your program)
- Comprehensive Project Training
- Flexible Work Schedule – Remote Work!
- Supportive and Creative Teams
- A mentorship program that is built to develop your personal and professional status.
What YOU can receive out of this experience?
- A Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the 3 to 6 month internship.
- A Letter of Recommendation based on high performance.
- The ability to decode corporate culture through communication and strategic thinking skills.
- A chance to demonstrate leadership skills in a business environment such as leading meetings, providing training and support for your team and individual tasks.
- Hands-on experience in your area of focus!
You are a key player in our company as you help us accomplish and expand our mission to impact the Fleet Industry and carbon emissions in not only Canada but all over the world!
For YOU, even Space is NOT the limit!
To learn more please visit www.gbcsgroup.com or email us directly at hr@gbcsgroup.com