Business Development Intern - Fall 2026

Position Summary 

The Intern, Practice Development supports the business development team by assisting with outreach, research, and coordination of prospective client activities. This role provides exposure to DMA’s sales process, client engagement strategies, and service offerings while supporting business development initiatives. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assist with outreach to prospective clients via phone and email to support meeting scheduling efforts  

• Help coordinate and prepare for meetings with prospective clients, including calendar scheduling and materials preparation  

• Support practice development leaders in executing outreach strategies and tracking engagement activities  

• Research prospective clients and industries to understand potential business needs

• Assist in identifying potential opportunities and aligning them with DMA services and solutions  

• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities and update internal systems as directed  

• Support development of prospective client lists and sales leads through research and data gathering  

• Assist in preparing responses to common client questions or objections  

• Participate in internal meetings to gain understanding of DMA services, business initiatives, and sales processes  

• Collaborate with marketing and business development teams on projects and initiatives  

• Help maintain organization of documentation, contact lists, and sales tracking tools  

• Perform other duties as assigned 

Education and Qualifications 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field  

• Interest in sales, business development, or client-facing roles  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail  

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment  

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams; Excel)  

• Strong listening skills and willingness to learn  

• Self-motivated with a positive, professional attitude 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements 

• Work Schedule: Part-time, 29 hours/week 

• Travel: None  

• Physical Activity:  

  o   Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use 

  o   Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds 

  o   Frequent repetitive motions with hands 

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