Intern-Business Development

Job Location: Vienna, VA

Syneren is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Business Development Intern to join our team. The intern will support business growth initiatives by identifying potential clients, researching new market opportunities, assisting with lead generation, and building relationships with prospective customers and partners.

This internship provides hands-on experience in business development, sales, market research, customer engagement, and business strategy while working closely with experienced team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify prospective clients, industries, and new business opportunities.
• Generate and qualify leads through LinkedIn, online research, networking, email outreach, and other channels.
• Assist with prospecting and initial outreach to potential customers.
• Support the preparation of business proposals, presentations, sales materials, and client communications.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings with prospective clients.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, contacts, communications, and opportunities.
• Assist with CRM data entry and sales pipeline management.
• Follow up with potential clients and track business development activities.
• Research competitors, industry developments, and market trends.
• Identify potential strategic partnerships and collaboration opportunities.
• Work closely with sales, marketing, technology, and management teams on business growth initiatives.
• Prepare weekly or monthly reports on leads, outreach activities, meetings, and business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an Associates, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Finance, Economics, Commerce, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable communicating professionally with prospective clients.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or similar productivity tools.

Preferred Skills

• Market and competitor research
• B2B sales or business development
• Customer relationship management
• LinkedIn and professional networking
• CRM tools
• Presentation and proposal preparation
• Negotiation and communication
• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Digital marketing fundamentals

The college would need to provide sponsorship for anyone who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and who does not otherwise have authorization to work in the United States