MBA Business Developer Summer Intern, Corporate Business Development; CorpBD

Position: 2026 MBA Business Developer Summer Intern, Corporate Business Development (CorpBD)
This job is with Amazon, an inclusive employer and a member of my Gwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

DESCRIPTION:

Amazon is seeking a talented, highly motivated and experienced senior-level individual to join the Corporate Business Development group. CorpBD is part of a centralized Corporate Development team and is responsible for generating, managing, and executing some of Amazon's most complex and high impact partnership engagements. This includes managing relationships and negotiations which may be unique in nature, need a centralized advocate, and/or have broader implications to multiple Amazon business units.

We regularly work with major technology companies as well as high-growth start-ups to identify new opportunities. You will be required to handle multiple projects that may span a variety of business categories including commerce, digital and physical retail, and mobile. You will be forward-thinking and effectively negotiate terms that benefit Amazon and our customers.

This key role will be highly visible at the most senior levels of Amazon, and you will need to work collaboratively with internal management teams to understand where our relative advantages or risks lie, if/when major features are in existing road maps, and current trends around innovation, consolidation and customer adoption. We dive deep and provide thoughtful analysis, but are adaptable and action-oriented, focused on quickly gaining enough context to enable informed decision-making.

Executing strategic partnerships and customer alignment are our primary objectives.

We are seeking an innovative, creative, analytical and strategic thinker, who is passionate about Amazon and the future of digital and physical technologies. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems, works effectively with cross-functional teams and thrives in a fast-paced setting that is constantly evolving. Proving you are an effective negotiator is a critical part of this job. CorpBD is a small, tight-knit team who values authentic, strong willed individuals who think creatively and will proactively seek out opportunities to advance the growth initiatives of Amazon's businesses.

Key job responsibilities

• Take the lead to identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage partnerships that can involve marketing, content, commerce, and technology components.

• Evaluate the economic and strategic cost-benefit of partnerships.

• Lead cross-functional teams including Product, Operations, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Tax, Accounting, and senior management to execute on the relationships.

• Develop best practices to foster, manage, and track opportunities.

• Support the strategic objectives and interests of Amazon's business teams on a global basis.

• Lead cross-functional teams including Product, Operations, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Tax, Accounting, and senior management to execute on the relationships.

• Develop best practices to foster, manage, and track opportunities.

• Support the strategic objectives and interests of Amazon's business teams on a global basis.

Important Notes:
This role has the possibility of placement in Seattle, WA or New York City, NY.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

- Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to a 12 week internship maximum
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience
- Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication
- Experience establishing credibility quickly with senior level executives across organizations
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Currently enrolled in an MBA program with a graduation conferral date between December 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027
- 5+ years of experience developing, leading, negotiating and executing corporate and/or business transactions
- Experience in technology business development, investment banking, or venture investing experience in a corporate or financial services environment
- End-to-end negotiation experience, including identifying, developing, and executing successful partnerships such as large scale marketing deals, complex digital media transactions, and strategic technology…