Business Development Intern

PatientPoint•New York City, NY

About The Position

The Business Development Intern supports revenue growth by working with senior-level strategic sellers to prospect new clients and grow revenue with existing brands. The role includes client-facing and behind-the-scenes support, such as client research, presentation preparation, RFP completion, Salesforce support, communication drafting, and building client relationships through email and in-person interactions. It offers an opportunity to develop sales and marketing skills while contributing to PatientPoint’s work to improve patient behaviors and health outcomes. The intern contributes to prospecting, pricing, proposal development, and contract management, and initiates client outreach to help secure initial meetings with VP/SVP-level team members. The role also involves researching brands, preparing for meetings, supporting the sales team, participating in agency and brand meetings, and using sales enablement tools. The sales team describes its culture as collaborative, supportive, and focused on both team and individual wins. This position is intended for a current college or university student. The hourly compensation range is $20.00–$23.00. The posting describes benefits for full-time teammates, including flexible time off, hybrid work options, mental and emotional wellness resources, and a 401(k) plan; it does not state that these benefits apply to this internship.

Requirements

Must be a current student enrolled in a college or university.
Highly motivated and self-starting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to anticipate client needs and next steps.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Willingness to offer fresh ideas for improving efficiency and processes.
A hunter mindset and curiosity for learning.
Working toward a bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the sales process, including prospecting, pricing, proposal development, and contract management within Salesforce.
Initiate client outreach to help generate initial client meetings with VP/SVP-level team members.
Conduct brand and client research and prepare for meetings.
Support the sales team and participate in agency and brand meetings.
Use sales enablement tools such as ZoomInfo, LinkedIn, and MediaRadar.
Articulate PatientPoint’s value proposition to individual prospects based on their specific situation.
Support revenue growth with new clients and existing brands through client-facing and behind-the-scenes work.