Business Development Research Support Intern - Summer 2027

DuCharme McMillen & Associates • Chicago, IL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Development Research Support Intern researches and gathers data on prospects and current clients and ensures accurate information is entered and maintained in the CRM database to support the regional business development process. The intern assists with prospecting, reporting, marketing, webinar support, and the preparation of agreements and proposals, as well as other research and database projects.

Requirements

• Be pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited university and have junior standing or below.
• Strong internet research skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prospecting research.
• Assist the team with monthly reporting.
• Identify and update email addresses resulting from company webinars and email campaigns.
• Assist team members with targeted company information needed for research projects.
• Aid the marketing team and provide webinar support before, during, and after webinars.
• Assist with the creation of agreements, proposals, and process agreements.
• Complete other assigned projects, such as the 10-K Annual Review, refreshing Major Presence States research, and updating Database Client Accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on the first day of employment; the ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of annual compensation.
• Company-paid parental leave.
• Generous time-off package.
• Multiple benefit plans, with eligibility beginning on the first day of employment.
• Work/life balance and employee wellness focus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern