Business Development Representative Internship

Mycampbellandco; Spring Hill (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology firm in Florida seeks a Business Development Representative Intern to gain hands-on experience in outbound sales and relationship building. The role involves supporting prospecting efforts, assisting in account research, and collaborating with full-time advisors. Ideal candidates are students or recent grads in Business, Accounting, or Finance with strong communication skills. This internship offers mentorship, real B2B sales exposure, and foundational knowledge of financial operations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a bachelor's program.
• Strong interest in financial technology and consulting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and coachable.
• Familiarity with tools like LinkedIn, Microsoft Outlook, or CRM platforms is a plus.
• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and work collaboratively in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Support outbound prospecting through phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Assist in researching target accounts and building contact lists.
• Help design messaging sequences to engage decision-makers.
• Document outreach activities and track follow-ups.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Proactive mindset

Interest in financial technology

Team collaboration

Fintech interest

Education

Bachelor's program in Business, Accounting, Finance

Tools

Salesforce

LinkedIn

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Role Overview

As a Business Development Representative (BDR) Intern at Campbell Technology Advisors, you'll gain hands‑on experience in outbound prospecting, modern ERP sales strategies, and the inner workings of a high‑performing advisory team. This internship is designed for students or recent graduates interested in financial technology, sales, and business development.

You’ll learn how to leverage tools like Salesforce, Outlook, LinkedIn, and phone outreach to identify potential clients and build relationships with finance leaders. You’ll work alongside experienced BDRs and advisors, gaining exposure to the full sales cycle and contributing to real pipeline development in the Sage Intacct ecosystem.

Represent software that wins

Our products are designed with the customer in mind. They make accounting and finance tasks easy, meaning more time to do other things; this is key for small and medium sized businesses! As an BDR, you’ll be selling software that helps people and makes sense.

Onboarding snapshot

• Weeks 1-3: join other new SDRs/BDRs in an onboarding class designed to teach you about systems, competitive landscapes and how to sell Sage.
• Week 4: witness what you learned in weeks 1-3 by shadowing other BDRs.
• Weeks 5-12: ramp up period, with the support of your manager and team, progressing toward being fully independent.

How success will be measured

Your goal will be to create sales opportunities for Account Executives. You’ll do this by finding prospects then getting a meeting with them to teach them about Sage. After that, the Account Executive will take over.

Key Responsibilities

Prospecting & Lead Generation

• Support outbound prospecting efforts through phone, email, and LinkedIn outreach.
• Assist in researching target accounts and building contact lists of CFOs, Controllers, and Finance Leaders.
• Help design messaging sequences and campaigns to engage decision‑makers and introduce our services.
• Shadow live prospect calls and email campaigns to learn effective outreach techniques.

Pipeline Support

• Assist with qualifying leads and updating opportunity records in Salesforce.
• Collaborate on outreach strategies that align with weekly goals and campaign objectives.
• Document outreach activities and help track follow‑ups, meetings, and lead stages.

Communication & Collaboration

• Participate in team standups and sales strategy sessions with full‑time advisors and BDRs.
• Gain experience speaking with professionals in the accounting and finance space.
• Contribute ideas to improve outreach scripts, email copy, and LinkedIn messaging sequences.

Learning & Development

• Receive mentorship and coaching on outbound sales techniques and business communication.
• Develop foundational knowledge of Sage Intacct and financial advisory services.
• Gain exposure to real‑world B2B software sales processes in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a bachelor’s program in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong interest in financial technology, consulting, or business development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and coachable with a positive, proactive mindset.
• Familiarity with tools like LinkedIn, Microsoft Outlook, or CRM platforms is a plus.
• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and work collaboratively in a team setting.

Why This Internship Matters

This internship will give you real exposure to outbound B2B sales, ERP advisory, and the tools and processes used by successful sales teams in the financial tech industry. You’ll walk away with professional experience, a stronger understanding of financial operations, and an opportunity to develop skills that directly translate into careers in consulting, sales, and finance.

If you're motivated, curious, and eager to grow—this internship is your stepping stone to a high‑impact career in financial technology and advisory services.