Business Development / Sales Intern | Spring 2026

Brkthru Digital • Raleigh, NC

30d • Hybrid

About The Position

About Brkthru: Brkthru was founded with a client-centric philosophy in an industry where service is often overlooked. Our mission is to be the preferred partner of local advertisers and agencies, creating and managing successful paid digital media campaigns for local, state, regional and national brands in nearly every B2C and B2B vertical and industry. Our campaigns reach customers on digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers and digital TV. We are guided by our core values and we center them in the hiring process and our workday to build teams that exemplify Positive Attitude, Caring, Contribution, Communication, and Trust. Why Brkthru? Brkthru is the leading digital media solutions provider to mid-market agencies and brands. We are a close-knit and highly sophisticated trading team that works in 20+ different digital media platforms. Our client-first philosophy sets us apart, consistently earning us a 90% client satisfaction rating, and equally impressive client retention is proof. We are growing quickly, ranking for the fourth year in-a-row to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America for 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022. We rank 324 in the Inc. Advertising & Marketing category and outpace some of the biggest agencies in the country. The Opportunity: At Brkthru, growth starts with relationships and our Business Development team is where those connections begin. As a Business Development Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting sales efforts that drive new opportunities for the company. You'll help research potential clients, organize data in our CRM, and assist with outreach that builds Brkthru's presence across key industries. This internship is a great opportunity for a student interested in digital advertising, sales strategy, and client development to learn how business growth happens in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program (Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Based in Michigan with an ability to meet in-person at our office on occasion (1-2 times per month is ideal).

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on industries and potential clients, helping identify leads and key decision-makers.
• Assist with prospecting and outreach efforts, including preparing pre-meeting research.
• Help maintain and organize data in our CRM, tracking outreach progress and keeping client information current.
• Shadow business development team members to observe client meetings and learn how strategic relationships are built and maintained.
• Support other sales, sales development, and outreach initiatives or projects as they come up.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed