Business Development Intern (Summer 2026)

Fleet Team • Independence, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INTERN (SUMMER 2026) - INDEPENDENCE, OH (ON-SITE) Our Summer Internship Program was recognized as the 2022 GenerationNext Program of the Year by Engage Cleveland, and we’re looking for our next round of interns! This program connects young professionals with a quickly growing company in a key industry, providing hands-on experience, mentorship, and development. The program runs from after Memorial Day through mid-August , with a first-week onboarding (split between Cleveland headquarters and assigned site) followed by 10 weeks of hands-on, in-depth experience. INTERNSHIP SUMMARY The Business Development Intern will assist the Business Development team in identifying and making contact with target companies to which Fleet Team can provide value. The BD Intern will support the Salesforce CRM database and attract leads/engage prospective clients through phone calls and online interactions, ultimately delivering contacts to a Business Development Manager (BDM) for further development and negotiation.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree program in Business Administration or a related field.
• Friendly and personable demeanor.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Foundational understanding of business principles and return on investment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work both independently and on a team to effectively prioritize demands and execute tasks.
• Keen attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a business/customer service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage new business leads and prospects via phone, email and in-person
• Build relationships with colleagues toward a continuously improving target acquisition process
• Assist with drafting business plans, sales pitches, presentations, reference materials and scopes of work as requested by the BDM, Director of Business Development, or Marketing Specialist.
• Utilize Salesforce as the hub of all business development activity
• Position Fleet Team in all interactions as a consultation company focusing on managing mobile equipment assets and saving clients on their total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Exemplify Fleet Team’s Core Values in every client interaction
• In concert with colleagues and contractors, support promotion of the Fleet Team brand and products across multiple social media and digital platforms toward the immediate benefit of lead generation and long-term benefit of brand recognition and trust
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with various levels of management, staff, and clients (from C-Suite to Operations).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed