Intern - Business Development
About The Position
Rakuten International is a division of Rakuten Group, Inc., a Japanese global technology leader in services that empower individuals, communities, businesses and society. Headquartered in San Mateo, California with more than 4,000 employees worldwide, the Rakuten International business portfolio includes market leaders in e-commerce, digital marketing, advertising, communications and entertainment. We create products and services that provide exceptional value by aligning members and the businesses that want to engage them in a shared community. Rakuten Advertising provides advertising technology and consumer insights to the world’s leading brands and retailers. Working with agencies and brands around the world, Rakuten Advertising unites technology, client strategy and consumer insights to deliver advertising experiences that drive increased brand awareness and marketing performance. With access to Rakuten’s diverse media properties and audiences, combined with an award-winning performance network and proprietary consumer research, Rakuten Advertising creates the right conditions to reach new customers and sustain long-lasting loyalty. The Intern Experience: At Rakuten, we pride ourselves on giving interns a genuine, immersive experience that has a direct impact on company objectives. You will do meaningful work, and with us, you'll be a true member of the team. We are also invested in your growth as an individual and professional. That's why you can expect curated events such as professional development workshops, interactions with Rakuten leadership, and relationship building opportunities with other interns and professionals at the company. You can visit our company website and our Muse profile, to learn more about Rakuten's culture and values, as well as hear from previous interns. Job Summary: The Business Development Representative Intern will be responsible for lead generation for the sales organization. We seek an energetic, organized, and excellent communicator to help expand our reach and generate new business opportunities. Success in this role may lead to career opportunities in other areas of the sales organization and company.
Requirements
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills via phone and email
- Strong organizational skills
- Desire and ability to move up within a sales organization
- Goal-oriented, team player, and able to work independently
- Degree in progress
Responsibilities
- Build the sales funnel by generating and qualifying new sales opportunities through cold calls, emails, and other creative channels
- Sample Key Responsibility Set meetings with potential clients, ensuring a seamless handoff to sales reps
- Provide collaborative feedback to stakeholder partners on messaging, product, and client needs.
- Deliver against BDR team targets and align with strategic sales objectives
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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