Business Development Intern
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Sales
Appointment Setter/ Scheduler, Business Development, CRM System, Business Internship
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Full-Time (Summer 2026)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, Standard Business Hours
Salary: Based on Experience
Opportunity: Option to Become a Permanent, Full-Time Role in September
Job Description: We are seeking a motivated, energetic, and personable Business Development Intern to join our team for a full‑time Summer 2026 internship, with the potential to transition into a permanent role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in building a career in sales, business development, or client relations. The ideal candidate is confident, curious, and eager to learn how to generate new business and build lasting professional relationships.
Key Responsibilities- Support the business development and sales team with lead generation and outreach
- Research prospective clients, industries, and market opportunities
- Assist with outbound calls, emails, and follow‑ups to potential clients
- Help qualify leads and schedule meetings for senior sales staff
- Maintain and update CRM records with accurate prospect information
- Prepare basic reports on outreach activity and pipeline progress
- Participate in sales meetings and learn sales strategy, messaging, and negotiation fundamentals
- Provide general administrative and sales support as needed
- Strong interest in sales, business development, or entrepreneurship
- Outgoing, confident, and comfortable speaking with new people
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self‑motivated with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Comfortable taking initiative and learning through hands‑on experience
- Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred (but not required)
- Real‑world exposure to sales and business development
- Direct mentorship and hands‑on training
- Opportunity to develop communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills
- Strong potential for long‑term growth and a permanent role after the internship
$25/hr during the summer internship and $70,000 upon converting to full‑time in September.
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