Summer Business Development Intern — Client Outreach

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP eligibility

Parental leave

Generous time off

Multiple benefit plans

Job summary

DMA seeks an Intern in Practice Development to support outreach, research, and coordination of prospective client activities. You will gain exposure to the sales process, client engagement strategies, and service offerings while supporting business development initiatives.

You will assist with scheduling, materials preparation, and maintaining records and lists. A part-time schedule fits students pursuing a business- or marketing-focused degree and eager to learn in a professional setting.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with outreach to prospective clients via phone and email to support meeting scheduling efforts.
• Help coordinate and prepare for meetings with prospective clients, including calendar scheduling and materials preparation.
• Support practice development leaders in executing outreach strategies and tracking engagement activities.
• Research prospective clients and industries to understand potential business needs.
• Assist in identifying potential opportunities and aligning them with DMA services and solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities and update internal systems as directed.
• Support development of prospective client lists and sales leads through research and data gathering.
• Assist in preparing responses to common client questions or objections.
• Collaborate with marketing and business development teams on projects and initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

MS Office

Listening skills

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DMA seeks an Intern in Practice Development to support outreach, research, and coordination of prospective client activities. You will gain exposure to the sales process, client engagement strategies, and service offerings while supporting business development initiatives.

You will assist with scheduling, materials preparation, and maintaining records and lists. A part-time schedule fits students pursuing a business- or marketing-focused degree and eager to learn in a professional setting.