Business Development Intern

Clearwater; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearwater is seeking a Summer 2027 Business Development Representative Intern to support the sales pipeline in Nashville, TN. You will research prospects, build targeted lists, and initiate outreach to identify needs and schedule discovery conversations with the Clearwater Sales team.

You will gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity and healthcare technology sales, working with Salesforce, Salesloft, ZoomInfo, and LinkedIn, while collaborating across departments to drive lead generation and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Graduation date of Summer 2027 or later.
• Prior work or internship experience in cybersecurity and/or healthcare services/technology is a plus.
• Work or internship experience in an organization that sells more than one service to multiple target markets is a plus.
• Strong communication skills via phone and email; ability to converse with and influence a variety of organizations and decision makers.
• Proven creative problem-solving approach and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-based environment and execute interdepartmental strategy.
• Organize and implement a multi-channel prospecting approach using sequences in SalesLoft.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, PitchBook, HubSpot, and SalesLoft.
• Develop a strong relationship with Account Executives to understand Clearwater’s value proposition.
• Demonstrated drive and resilience; thrive in a target-driven environment.
• Quick learner who seeks feedback and ownership of development.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Salesforce.com, Salesloft, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn connections/messages, cold calling, and email to enhance engagement with Clearwater’s portfolio of services.
• Identify prospect needs and nurture with messaging of Clearwater service offerings.
• Build long-term relationships to qualify leads as sales opportunities.
• Proactively manage multiple target markets with updates from thought leadership content to set up qualified prospects and appropriate sales teams.
• Collaborate with Sales for regional events and sponsored conferences to obtain onsite meetings with targeted executives.
• Execute activities and meeting goals with marketing to achieve new book sales objectives.
• Generate qualified leads through high-volume outbound prospecting, including 100+ emails per day, and follow-ups.
• Prospect into multiple organizations via cold-calling, networking, and email/e-marketing.
• Qualify all sales leads based on lead qualification criteria.
• Schedule introductions/meetings for Account Executives and ensure timely follow-up.
• Maintain Salesforce records with prospecting activities and updated account intelligence.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Multi-channel prospecting

Self-motivated

Adaptability

Relationship building

Ownership mindset

Quick learner

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Tools

Salesforce

Salesloft

ZoomInfo

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

PitchBook

HubSpot

Job description

*This posting is for the Summer 2027 internship period*

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Clearwater is a leading provider of cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance services for healthcare and other regulated industries. We partner with hospitals, health systems, physician groups, digital health companies, and organizations supporting the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) to protect mission-critical information, improve cybersecurity maturity, and meet compliance requirements.

Clearwater combines deep healthcare cybersecurity expertise with technology-enabled services, including IRM|Pro® software, managed security offerings, advisory services, assessments, and compliance programs. Our mission is to protect patients and critical infrastructure by maturing our clients’ security posture and enabling long-term resilience.

POSITION SUMMARY

You are the first touchpoint in the sales cycle, representing the Clearwater brand in responding to inquiries that flow through marketing channels and reaching out to prospective clients who fit our target profile. Your day-to-day as a Business Development Representative Interns typically includes:

Researching and creating targeted lists of people (prospects) who could benefit from Clearwater managed services, consulting services, and software offerings

Developing curated, targeted prospect lists

Reaching out to prospects to identify needs and pain points

Guide qualified prospects onto the next stage of the sales process by booking a discovery conversation between the prospect and the Clearwater Sales team

Continuously improve sales development skills and learn the different career paths to create a lucrative future in cybersecurity sales

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize Salesforce.com, Salesloft, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn connections/messages, cold calling, and email to enhance optimal engagement and intro to Clearwater's portfolio of services
• Identify the prospect’s needs and nurture with messaging of the appropriate Clearwater service

Build long-term trusting relationships with prospects to qualify leads as sales opportunities

Proactively manage multiple target markets with informed updates from our thought leadership content with an end goal of setting up a qualified prospects and appropriate sales teams

Collaborate with Sales for regional events and sponsored conferences to obtain onsite meetings with targeted executive attendance.

Execution of activities and meeting goals with marketing to achieve the department’s new book sales objectives.

Generate qualified leads through execution of high-volume outbound prospecting, including 100+ emails per day, and call follow-ups triggered by opens or clicks, to build and manage lead development pipeline across all markets

Prospect into multiple organizations via cold-calling, networking, and e-mail/e-marketing.

Qualify all sales leads based upon specific lead qualification criteria

Schedule introductions/ meetings for Account Executives and ensure timely follow up.

Maintain Salesforce records by continuously logging prospecting activities, adding new contacts, and updating account information with useful account intelligence.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
• Graduation date of Summer 2027 or later
• Prior work or internship experience in cybersecurity and/or healthcare services/technology is a plus
• Work or internship experience in an organization that sells more than one service to multiple target markets is a plus

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Strong communication skills via phone and email; ability to converse with and influence a variety of organizations and decision makers

Proven creative problem-solving approach and strong analytical skills

Work collaboratively in a team-based environment and execute upon interdepartmental strategy.

Organize and implement a multi-channel prospecting approach, maximizing your outreach efforts by developing and utilizing sequences in SalesLoft

Self-Motivated and able to work independently

Be able to adapt processes to enhance the identification of strategic accounts and prospects making the most of the tools available (Salesforce, ZoomInfo, Linkedin Sales Nav, Pitchbook, Hubspot, and SalesLoft)

Develop a strong relationship with account executives to develop a deep understanding of Clearwater’s value proposition and products to effectively communicate their benefits to prospects

Demonstrated drive and resilience; motivated by success, thrive in a target-driven, and consistently looks for ways to improve.

A quick learner who takes ownership of their development and proactively seeks out challenges and feedback.

Ability to embrace Clearwater's CLEAR core values (Commitment to Client Success, Lead with Accountability, Integrity & Collaboration, Excellence in All That We Do, Advance Colleague Success, Respect & Transparency) and culture.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a full-time, in office internship. Office location: Nashville, TN

Colleagues receive a company-issued laptop, and the Company provides needed subscriptions to required services such as Salesforce.com. Most outbound and inbound calls can be executed and answered via corporate laptop or forwarded to your cellphone with approved Clearwater security configurations (no cellphone charges will be incurred)

Person may be asked to work flexible hours to accommodate East Coast and West Coast standard business coverage, online presence and responsiveness with strong communication skills is expected

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of colleagues in the role. All colleagues may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Clearwater is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. Please inform Clearwater/Redspin's Recruiting team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participating in the application process.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires the ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.