Business Development Intern

Sbhonline; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and hands-on training

Real-world exposure to business development

Opportunity for long-term growth

Job summary

Sbhonline is looking for a motivated Business Development Intern for a full-time position during Summer 2026, with potential for a permanent role. This internship offers valuable experience in sales and business development, including lead generation and client outreach.

The ideal candidate is energetic, confident, and eager to learn. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and a passion for building professional relationships. Interns will receive hands-on training and mentorship, with pay of $25/hr during the internship and a salary of $70,000 upon conversion to full-time in September.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in sales, business development, or entrepreneurship.
• Outgoing and confident, comfortable speaking with new people.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the business development team with lead generation.
• Research prospective clients and market opportunities.
• Assist with outbound calls and follow-ups to potential clients.
• Help qualify leads and schedule meetings for sales staff.

Skills

Interest in sales and business development

Outgoing and confident communication

Self-motivated and strong work ethic

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications

Job description

Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Full-Time (Summer 2026)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, Standard Business Hours
Salary: Based on Experience
Opportunity: Option to Become a Permanent, Full-Time Role in September

Job Description: We are seeking a motivated, energetic, and personable Business Development Intern to join our team for a full‑time Summer 2026 internship, with the potential to transition into a permanent role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in building a career in sales, business development, or client relations. The ideal candidate is confident, curious, and eager to learn how to generate new business and build lasting professional relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the business development and sales team with lead generation and outreach
• Research prospective clients, industries, and market opportunities
• Assist with outbound calls, emails, and follow‑ups to potential clients
• Help qualify leads and schedule meetings for senior sales staff
• Maintain and update CRM records with accurate prospect information
• Prepare basic reports on outreach activity and pipeline progress
• Participate in sales meetings and learn sales strategy, messaging, and negotiation fundamentals
• Provide general administrative and sales support as needed

Qualifications & Personality Traits

• Strong interest in sales, business development, or entrepreneurship
• Outgoing, confident, and comfortable speaking with new people
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self‑motivated with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Comfortable taking initiative and learning through hands‑on experience
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred (but not required)

Why This Role

• Real‑world exposure to sales and business development
• Direct mentorship and hands‑on training
• Opportunity to develop communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills
• Strong potential for long‑term growth and a permanent role after the internship

$25/hr during the summer internship and $70,000 upon converting to full‑time in September.