A Business Development Intern supports the growth of a company by assisting with market research, lead generation, and partnership outreach, playing a key role in identifying new opportunities and expanding the business's market presence.
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What is a Business Development Intern?
A Business Development Intern is an entry-level role designed for students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in driving business growth. This position involves working closely with the business development team to learn about sales strategies, market analysis, and client relationship building. Interns contribute to the company's expansion efforts while developing practical skills in a professional setting.
What does a Business Development Intern do?
Business Development Interns conduct market research to identify potential clients and industry trends. They assist in generating leads through cold calling, email campaigns, and social media outreach. Interns help prepare presentations and proposals for potential partners, support the tracking of sales metrics, and participate in team meetings to strategize on growth initiatives. They also shadow experienced professionals to learn negotiation and relationship management techniques.
Job Overview
As a Business Development Intern at our dynamic US-based company, you will gain hands-on experience in identifying growth opportunities, building client relationships, and supporting market expansion strategies. This role offers exposure to real-world sales cycles, partnership development, and data-driven decision making in a fast-paced business environment.
Business Development Intern responsibilities include:
1. Conduct market research and competitive analysis for US markets
2. Identify and qualify potential leads through various channels (LinkedIn, industry events, databases)
3. Assist in creating pitch decks and sales collateral for different industry verticals
4. Support CRM management and maintain accurate sales pipeline data in HubSpot/Salesforce
5. Schedule and prepare materials for client meetings and partnership discussions
6. Analyze sales metrics and prepare weekly performance reports
7. Collaborate with marketing on lead generation campaigns and outreach strategies
1. Currently pursuing Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
2. Strong verbal and written communication skills with professional email etiquette
3. Basic understanding of sales processes and business development principles
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
5. Ability to work 15-20 hours per week during academic semesters
6. Legal authorization to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
1. Previous internship experience in sales, marketing, or business development
2. Familiarity with CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar)
3. Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or other prospecting tools
4. Knowledge of basic data analysis and reporting techniques
5. Involvement in university business clubs or entrepreneurial activities
Bonus Skills
1. Demonstrated success in meeting sales targets or fundraising goals
2. Multilingual capabilities, particularly Spanish for diverse market outreach
3. Experience with graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) for presentations
4. Understanding of SEO/digital marketing principles for lead generation
5. Previous customer-facing experience in retail or service industries
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