Business Development Intern

Internship Overview

The Business Development Intern will assist the founder/CEO in various tasks aimed at generating leads, conducting market research, and maintaining client relationships. This position is ideal for students or recent graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in sales and marketing.

Key Responsibilities:

Research and Lead Generation: Conduct market research to identify potential

customers and generate lists of leads.

Sales Support: Assist in managing email campaigns, making cold calls, and

updating sales records.

Meeting Participation: Attend meetings, workshops, and events to gain insights

into the sales process.

Sales Process Observation: Observe and participate in sales processes to learn effective techniques and strategies.

Pipeline maintenance: Assist in creating a formal sales pipeline process and

update documents related to sales activities and maintain accurate records of

interactions with clients.

Process documentation:  Create a ‘handbook’ of sales processes that can be

utilized by future employees for training / reference purposes

Feedback and Improvement: Identify potential weaknesses in processes and

suggest improvements.

Requirements

Education: Enrollment in a marketing, business, or related program; recent

graduates may also be considered.

Skills:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Familiarity with CRM software is a plus.

Ability to cope with rejection and remain calm under pressure.

Experience: 

Previous experience in sales or customer service is beneficial but

not required.

Preferred Attributes

Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Positive attitude and collaborative spirit.

What is Bronco Corps?

*This program is designed to connect students to internship opportunities in our community - students are paid for their work by Boise State University rather than the hiring organization or business. This is our commitment to helping our business community overcome challenges due to recent economic uncertainties.

*This internship will run May - Aug 2025.

Are you eligible for this position?
*Must be a current Boise State student, enrolled in classes, graduation date Aug 2025 or later
*Cannot exceed working 40 hours per week, this includes other on- campus employment
*Okay with $16.50/hour up to 160 hours

More information: https://www.boisestate.edu/cobe/community/bronco-corps/