Business Development Intern — Lead Gen & CRM

Butlerbros; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned industrial distributor in Lewiston, ME, is offering an exciting Business Development Internship for those pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, or Sales. The intern will engage in shaping the business's marketing strategy, generate leads, and develop workflows for CRM management. The role emphasizes practical hands-on experience that combines research and communication skills in a collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for self-starters looking to gain insight into B2B sales operations.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with CRM software is a plus.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and document best practices for business development and lead generation.
• Assist in developing process documentation for prospecting and outreach.
• Develop and test outreach email and LinkedIn messaging templates.
• Work with the sales team to implement a systematic follow-up cadence.
• Coordinate with the Outside Sales team to refine lead hand-off processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM software (HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar)

Job description

A family-owned industrial distributor in Lewiston, ME, is offering an exciting Business Development Internship for those pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, or Sales. The intern will engage in shaping the business's marketing strategy, generate leads, and develop workflows for CRM management. The role emphasizes practical hands-on experience that combines research and communication skills in a collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for self-starters looking to gain insight into B2B sales operations.