Business Development Intern

Company Overview:

Southfork Technology Advisors is an IT consulting firm focused on assisting companies with the assessment of current  technology, and the procurement, implementation, and account management of new services. We specialize in managed networks/Internet connectivity, CX platforms, cybersecurity, mobility, public and private cloud solutions. We work closely with companies like Zoom, Starlink, Google, Century Link, and other A.I. suppliers.

Job Overview:

Southfork Technology Advisors, has an immediate opening for a Business Development Intern. This role is based in our office located in Eagle, ID.

The Business Development Intern will provide direct assistance to the Southfork sales team by sourcing, targeting, and profiling prospects and current customers. This role plays an important part in representing our brand and solutions with a direct impact on growth. You will help drive pipeline through conducted market research. This role works cross-functionally and coordinates with sales, go-to-market and throughout the marketing organization. We're looking for a collaborative, ambitious initiative-taker who has a passion for driving business results.

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Qualify inbound leads resulting from demand generation programs, web inquiries, referrals, and events.
• Discover the customers’/prospects’ business initiatives and develop strategies to maximize selling opportunities.
• Conduct market research: Accounts by vertical and propensity to buy.
• Research contacts by accounts to ensure we know the right stakeholders.
• Handover qualified leads to our Account Executives.
• Competitive research: Develop and update a template that captures our competitors strengths and weaknesses, online presence etc..
• CRM management: Provide routine updates and management to Zoho.com with account activity obtained through research on the account. Identify duplicate accounts and work with Admin on the cleanup.
• Learn about Southfork services and cloud technology, as well as industry trends and technology sales.