What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Intern position at Interstates Companies?
Exciting Business Development Internship Opportunity
Why Join Interstates?
At Interstates, you'll be more than an intern-you'll be a valued member of a team that's shaping the future of industrial construction. We offer mentorship, hands-on projects, and the chance to develop skills that will serve you throughout your career.
If you're ready to grow, learn, and make an impact, we want to hear from you!
Are you ready to kick-start your career in business development and gain invaluable real-world experience? Join Interstates as a Business Development Intern, where you'll immerse yourself in the industrial construction industry while developing skills that will set you up for success in your future career. Our business development team is passionate about supporting your growth and learning, giving you hands-on opportunities to build your expertise in key areas.
What You'll Gain:
By the end of your internship, you'll have mastered:
- Client Research: Profiling prospects and clients to uncover opportunities.
- CRM Program Management: Generating insightful reports.
- Market Research: Analyzing and creating industry profiles, help us understand trends and opportunities.
- Talk with Clients: Building confidence and connections with existing and potential clients.
- Sales Skills: Gaining foundational techniques for business success.
- Presentation Skills: Learning to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
Responsibilities
- Research and profile potential prospects and existing clients to identify business opportunities.
- Gather and analyze data to understand client needs and align with company offerings.
- Maintain and update the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system with accurate client information.
- Generate detailed reports and insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Analyze market trends and create comprehensive industry profiles to uncover growth opportunities.
- Assist in identifying competitive advantages and emerging opportunities within the industrial construction sector.
- Participate in client meetings and calls to build relationships and foster connections.
- Support the business development team in understanding and addressing client needs effectively.
- Learn and apply foundational sales skills to support the team's business development initiatives.
- Assist in preparing proposals and presentations to secure new business opportunities.
- Collaborate with the team to create compelling and professional presentation materials.
- Actively contributes to brainstorming sessions and strategic planning activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience:
- Currently pursuing a college degree (0-4 years of education).
- Business
- Sales
- Construction Management
- Marketing
Skills to Thrive:
- Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and listening).
- Teamwork: A collaborative attitude.
- Coachability: Eager to learn and apply feedback.
- Conversational Savvy: Comfortable engaging with others.
- Self-Drive: Proactive and motivated.
- Perseverance: Resilient in the face of challenges.
Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer and provides a drug-free work environment.
Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provides a drug free work environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. A copy of our AAP is available upon request during regular business hours.
