Business Development Intern
About The Position
Ryan Specialty Benefits is seeking a highly motivated and driven Business Development Intern to support our growing sales organization. This unique internship combines business development, sales support, and data analytics, providing hands-on exposure to the specialty insurance industry. The ideal candidate is curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn. Approximately half of the internship will focus on supporting the sales team through data management, market research, reporting, and process optimization using Excel and AI-powered tools. The remaining portion will focus on business development and sales activities, including lead generation, prospect research, relationship-building efforts, and supporting strategic growth initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in sales, business development, analytics, insurance, or consulting who wants to gain real-world experience while making a meaningful business impact.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Risk Management, Insurance, or a related field.
- Strong interest in sales, business development, relationship management, or analytics.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with large datasets.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a remote environment.
- Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and contribute.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Candidates must reside and remain physically located within the United States for the duration of the internship.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship, leadership, sales, customer service, or business development experience.
- Exposure to data analysis, reporting, market research, or business intelligence projects.
- Familiarity with AI-powered productivity, research, or data analytics tools.
- Interest in the insurance, employee benefits, consulting, or financial services industries.
Responsibilities
- Support the Benefits sales team through data gathering, organization, reporting, and analysis utilizing Excel and AI-enabled tools.
- Conduct market research on prospective clients, industries, and growth opportunities to support strategic business development efforts.
- Assist with the creation and maintenance of prospect databases, pipeline reports, business development trackers, and sales dashboards.
- Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, opportunities, and actionable business insights.
- Help prepare client-facing presentations, sales materials, reports, and business development communications.
- Participate in lead generation initiatives through prospect identification and market research.
- Support business development outreach and relationship-building activities.
- Collaborate with sales leaders and team members on strategic projects and growth initiatives.
- Assist with process improvement efforts designed to increase efficiency and effectiveness across business development operations.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas that support client engagement and organizational growth.
Benefits
- Paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days
- Paid parental leave
- Mental health services
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Career Level
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