Business Development Intern: Grow Markets & Lead Gen

REDGUARD; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

RedGuard invites you to join its 2027 Summer Internship Program in Wichita, KS, for a Business Development Intern from May 17 to August 6, 2027. You'll assist the Market Development and Sales teams with market research, lead generation, CRM data maintenance, and helping build the sales funnel.

You will gain hands-on experience in B2B sales, customer relationships, and market analysis while participating in weekly activities and cross-team projects.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Communications, or a related field.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to use or quickly learn CRM systems and lead-generation tools such as LinkedIn, company approved and provided AI tools.
• Strong verbal, written, listening, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, pay attention to detail, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Learns the company's products and capabilities and helps communicate relevant information to prospective customers.
• Research potential clients, industries, projects, and market segments to support lead generation and prospecting efforts using IIR, LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, and AI tools.
• Learns, prepares and analyses prospect lists, market development reports, sales funnel reports, and project or industry summaries used by market development and sales teams.
• Assists with outbound outreach through phone, email, LinkedIn, and other communication channels under the guidance of the Market Development team.
• Learns to create sequences within the CRM to manage workflow.
• Enters and updates prospect information, interaction notes, and follow-up tasks in the CRM system to help maintain accurate sales records.
• Learn how to cross-market for the other divisions of Lange including Site Box Storage, Armoda, CoverSix, and Diversified Structures.
• Support the coordination of appointments and qualified leads by working closely with regional sales team members.
• Assists with follow-up communication and distribution of marketing materials to prospective customers.
• Participates in sales and market development meetings and supports special projects related to new markets, products, and business development initiatives.
• Participate in one or more WIBA - Wichita Independent Association Events.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

MS Office Suite

Education

Pursuing associate or bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Sales/Communications

Tools

CRM systems

LinkedIn / Sales Navigator

AI tools

MS Office

Job description

RedGuard invites you to join its 2027 Summer Internship Program in Wichita, KS, for a Business Development Intern from May 17 to August 6, 2027. You'll assist the Market Development and Sales teams with market research, lead generation, CRM data maintenance, and helping build the sales funnel.

You will gain hands-on experience in B2B sales, customer relationships, and market analysis while participating in weekly activities and cross-team projects.