Business Development Intern

Trellis Marketing, Inc., a full service ad agency, is looking for a Business Development Intern interested in providing support to the Director of Business Development. Activities include (but are not limited to) client research, calls and emails, scheduling, and participation in client meetings as requested. In this role, there will be additional exposure to all divisions of an advertising agency including account management, digital planning, social media strategy and execution, media buying, and the creative process. This individual has the ability to provide valuable support and gain real world experience. We are looking for someone ready to jump in and problem solve critical tasks.

Direct Report: CEO and Director of Business Development.

Intern duties would include the following:

• Research prospective clients with input on account strategy
• Outreach via phone and email to prospective clients
• Assist with the creation of proposals
• Assist in onboarding new clients.
• Develop pre-meeting profiles of prospective clients
• Create post-meeting notes/recaps for prospective clients
• Regular update meetings with Director of Business Development
• Note taking as requested
• Ad hoc projects as requested
• Attend team and client meetings as requested (and based on availability)
• Assist other departments as directed.
• Support account management and production as as directed.

Computer/Work Environment/Communications

Work will mostly be remote with some travel and in-person meetings. Competent or able to quickly acclimate to working in online software programs including MS Office (excel spreadsheets, powerpoint, adobe), basecamp, constant contact, better proposals, GSuite, dropbox, online cloud, etc. Must possess your own equipment, internet, mobile phone.

Time Commitment

Open to either part-time or full-time hours, depending on the candidate. Agency hours are M-Thu 8am-5pm, & Fri 8am-12pm – all remote unless otherwise noted. School credit for 4 weeks. Long term paid position available after trial period and based on performance and culture fit.

Desired skills and attributes:

• Must be a people person and able to build trusted relationships quickly.
• Must have attention to detail and be a great “finisher.”
• Comfortable following a process, but also able to switch or change gears based on new insight or information.
• Sleuth skills to glean information by searching past files, posts, emails, details, as well as asking probing questions.
• Excellent ability to synthesize actions or "To Do's" from multiple inputs.
• Fearless when it comes to new client research, outreach, analysis, and opportunities.
• Perform administrative duties and functions requiring confidentiality, initiative, and sound decision-making.
• Daily communication by phone (text and email) including active follow-up and to dos.
• Quick learner who is smart, eager, inquisitive, competent, with a strong work ethic.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Multi-tasker with common sense and diligence to follow through.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive problem-solver, excellent time management.
• Confidentiality is a MUST.
• Automobile with applicable insurance or ability to travel to specified locations/meetings.

Please send a resume with a cover letter if you are interested in applying.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Buffalo, NY 14203