Intern - Business Development

Cologix•Dallas, TX

6d•$23 - $23

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Business Development Intern to join our team over the summer. This role will provide hands-on experience in Business Development and Sales . The intern will work closely with our Head of Channel & BD, Business Development Representative and other members of various sales teams in the US and Canada, gaining valuable insights and practical skills in Technology Sales. The internship will run for 10 weeks, up to 40 hours a week, commencing on June 8th, and concluding by August 14th. This is an excellent opportunity for a student looking to gain practical experience in Business Development/Sales. If you are interested in Sales, ready to learn and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

Proactive and self-motivated, ability to work remotely
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to be assertive and persuasive without being aggressive
Ability to navigate corporate structures to identify decision makers and determine buying process
Excellent computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity working within a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system (NetSuite experience preferred) & proficiency in marketing platform (HubSpot preferrable)
Extremely strong work ethic
A will to win and do what it takes to make the team successful
Excellent Time Management and organization skills
Active listening skills
Ability to multi-task, learn quickly and think quickly
Aptitude to work in a rapidly changing environment- desire to adapt to changing work requirements
Self-reliant, reliable, and motivated
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Persistent nature and excellent follow-up skills
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

Nice To Haves

French language (written and verbal) given priority consideration

Responsibilities

Field a high volume of B2B inbound sales calls and emails daily
Assemble and organize targeted outbound calling campaigns for appointment setting
Respond to & vet marketing qualified leads
Perform B2B outbound calls daily
Schedule qualified appointments for the outside sales team
Achieve or exceed defined measurable business objectives for your position
Collaborate with sales and marketing department team members to set defined number of qualified sales appointments
Manage and update a Customer Relations Management (CRM) database and marketing platform with clear, concise summaries
Communicate clearly and thoroughly with management and team members
Prepare accurate reports on a daily, weekly or monthly basis as defined by management
Other duties that may be assigned to meet business needs