Marketing Intern and Client Acquisition Specialist

Marketing Intern and Client Acquisition Specialist

Job No: 511663
Division/Organization: Community Partners
Department: The Rigby
Job Type: Local Work Study Student Jobs
Remote Eligibility: Partially Remote
Location: Off Campus Work Study
Salary/Wage Range: $12.00

Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Business Management, Finance, and Marketing, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Local Work-Study Required Student Jobs, Career Management, Honoring Context and Culture, Federal Work-Study Preferred

The Sales and Business Development Department is responsible for driving growth by identifying opportunities, building relationships with business owners, and bringing on new clients. This department focuses on outreach, lead generation, and closing new business while ensuring that Internera continues to expand its client base with the right partners. The team works directly with small and medium‑sized businesses to understand their needs and position Internera’s services as practical solutions that improve operations, marketing, and overall performance.

In addition to acquiring new clients, the department supports long‑term relationships by ensuring a strong fit between client expectations and service delivery. As Internera grows, this department will play a key role in scaling revenue, refining the sales process, and building repeatable systems for consistent client acquisition.

• Lead generation and outreach
• Client relationship building
• Sales conversations and closing
• Pipeline tracking and follow‑up
• Market research and opportunity identification
• Sales process development and improvement

• Drive consistent and scalable revenue growth
• Build strong, long‑term client relationships
• Identify high‑value opportunities for expansion
• Create repeatable systems for client acquisition and retention

• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  As soon as possible
• Anticipated Hours Per Week:
  Minimum 5, Maximum 10
• Schedule:
  
  Varies
• Salary/Wage Range: $12.00 per hour
• Number of Positions: 1

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Business, Marketing, Communications, Sales, Entrepreneurship, or a related field
• Strong communication skills with the ability to speak confidently with business owners
• Interest in sales, business development, and client relationships
• Comfortable with outreach, follow‑up, and having conversations with new people
• Self‑motivated with a results‑driven mindset
• Organized and able to manage multiple leads and tasks at once
• Willingness to learn sales processes and improve through feedback
• Professional, reliable, and able to represent Internera in a positive way

• Prior experience in sales, customer service, or leadership roles
• Interest in small business, startups, or entrepreneurship
• Comfortable using basic tools such as email, spreadsheets, and CRM systems

Knowledge
Understanding of basic sales and business development concepts, including lead generation, outreach, and closing. Familiarity with how small businesses operate and the challenges they face. Awareness of customer relationship management and the importance of maintaining a strong pipeline. Basic understanding of professional communication and how to represent a brand in conversations.

Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to confidently speak with business owners. Ability to build rapport quickly and hold effective conversations. Skill in organizing leads, tracking follow‑ups, and managing a pipeline. Ability to listen, ask the right questions, and position services as solutions. Basic proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and CRM tools.

Abilities
Ability to initiate conversations and handle outreach without hesitation. Ability to stay motivated and consistent in a results‑driven role. Ability to handle rejection and continue moving forward. Ability to manage time effectively while balancing multiple leads and priorities. Ability to learn…