Business Development Intern

Group O•Milan, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Development Intern role is to assist in Business Development and Sales Support within the Marketing Solutions Division. Key Responsibilities Essential Functions: Collaborate with the Business Development and Customer Success Groups in support of the following: Conduct Market Research in the Incentive, Reward and Rebate industry to identify current trends, emerging products, competitive analysis Present results of market research to Incentive Marketing leadership team Assist in Supplier Portal registration process through management of new and existing registrations, to include updating company information and core primary SIC codes Create and maintain index of Supplier Portal registration information to include log-in credentials Perform general research using web and company approved AI tools to identify potential Incentive, Reward and Rebate opportunities, locate brand portals and complete supplier registration Perform general research using web and company approved AI tools to identify potential opportunities, collaborate with sales team on outreach Perform end-of-internship presentation to Group O Leadership team on internship experience and results Secondary Functions: Assist in updating Loopio library entries specific to Marketing solutions content Assisting Corporate Marketing team on updating marketing specific sales content Collaborate and assist in the creation of Sales proposals and presentations Assist Business Development, Sales team and Customer Success Operations team as needed Research and vet new and emerging software and technology to further Group O’s capabilities Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Finance, Business, or related field
Professional, clear and effective communication skills
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products (PowerPoint, Excel)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a dynamic environment
Ability to work independently
Detail oriented

Nice To Haves

Some sales experience

Responsibilities

Conduct Market Research in the Incentive, Reward and Rebate industry to identify current trends, emerging products, competitive analysis
Present results of market research to Incentive Marketing leadership team
Assist in Supplier Portal registration process through management of new and existing registrations, to include updating company information and core primary SIC codes
Create and maintain index of Supplier Portal registration information to include log-in credentials
Perform general research using web and company approved AI tools to identify potential Incentive, Reward and Rebate opportunities, locate brand portals and complete supplier registration
Perform general research using web and company approved AI tools to identify potential opportunities, collaborate with sales team on outreach
Perform end-of-internship presentation to Group O Leadership team on internship experience and results
Assist in updating Loopio library entries specific to Marketing solutions content
Assisting Corporate Marketing team on updating marketing specific sales content
Collaborate and assist in the creation of Sales proposals and presentations
Assist Business Development, Sales team and Customer Success Operations team as needed
Research and vet new and emerging software and technology to further Group O’s capabilities