About the job
As a Business Development Intern, you will be responsible for supporting the Business Development team in lead generation, market research, and other sales and marketing initiatives. You will work closely with the team to ensure a seamless customer experience, as well as utilise digital marketing channels and a CRM system to manage and track sales activities.
The job requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in sales, marketing, business administration or related fields.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage time effectively to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
- Passion for startups and entrepreneurship, with a willingness to learn and contribute to the team.
- Basic understanding of digital marketing channels, such as social media and email marketing.
- Understanding of the design industry, including trends, best practices, and competitive landscape.
What you need to bring to the table
- Assist in lead generation and identifying new business opportunities through various channels, including LinkedIn, email campaigns, and networking events.
- Support the team in direct sales activities and outreach for the studio.
- Assist in the management and tracking of leads and sales activities using a customer relationship management (CRM) system.
- Assist in creating and delivering compelling presentations to clients that showcase the agency's capabilities and expertise.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure implementation and monitoring of initiatives.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitive landscape, and client needs to provide valuable insights to the agency's leadership team.
- Represent the agency at industry events, conferences, and other networking opportunities to generate new business leads.