Quantum Gate is a startup within Venture One, supported by the Advanced Technology Research Council (
ATRC
) and its research arm, the Technology Innovation Institute (
TII
). We specialize in developing and commercializing advanced post-quantum cryptographic solutions, with a mission to secure enterprise digital environments through cutting-edge protocols and applications that tackle the challenges of the post-quantum era.
This internship offers hands-on exposure across the commercial and go-to-market side of a high-growth cybersecurity startup. You’ll work closely with the sales and business development team to support pipeline development, customer engagement, proposals, and partner activity.
The role is designed for someone curious, commercially minded, and eager to learn how enterprise B2B sales really works — from first conversation through to proposal and close — in a fast-moving, real-world environment.
Key Responsibilities- Support the sales and business development team with day-to-day commercial activities
- Assist with market and account research to identify potential customers, partners, and opportunities
- Help prepare sales materials such as presentations, one-pagers, proposals, and meeting briefs
- Support lead tracking, CRM updates, and basic pipeline hygiene
- Assist with outbound activities such as email drafts, Linked In outreach support, or follow-ups
- Help coordinate meetings, demos, workshops, and customer interactions
- Support proposal and PoC coordination by helping gather inputs, structure content, and track progress
- Assist in summarizing customer meetings and capturing key actions or insights
- Work with marketing and pre-sales teams to ensure messaging aligns with customer needs
- Gain exposure to enterprise sales cycles, government and regulated industries, and complex buying processes
- CRM and pipeline tools such as Hub Spot or equivalent
- Exposure to sales enablement materials, proposals, and enterprise deal structures
- Collaboration tools such as Notion, Google Workspace, and internal sales trackers
- Introduction to cybersecurity, post-quantum security concepts, and enterprise GTM strategies
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Management, Economics, Marketing, or a related field
- Curious about sales, business development, or commercial strategy
- Comfortable communicating clearly in writing and conversation
- Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
- Willing to learn, ask questions, and take ownership of tasks
- Enjoys working with people and supporting multiple work streams at once
- Interested in technology, cybersecurity, or enterprise SaaS (prior knowledge not required)
- Real exposure to enterprise B2B sales in a high-growth cybersecurity company
- Hands-on experience supporting live opportunities and customer conversations
- A practical understanding of how deals are built, progressed, and closed
- Mentorship from experienced sales, pre-sales, and GTM leaders
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