Business Development and Marketing Intern

About the role

Support a company specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of tower assets that enable critical connectivity. Gain exposure to business development, real estate, and telecommunications infrastructure operations.

Responsibilities

• Research potential tenants, industry trends, and market opportunities
• Connect with current and former tenants through email and phone outreach
• Support lead generation efforts through research and data collection
• Create and maintain reports, trackers, and business development metrics
• Monitor lease opportunities, tenant activity, and sales pipeline progress
• Observe customer meetings, business development conversations, and lease negotiations with industry partners
• Help drive marketing and brand growth
• Create content that showcases company culture, employee engagement, and business activities
• Aid in marketing materials, presentations, and promotional campaigns
• Use Canva and other design tools to support branding initiatives
• Maintain consistent branding across communications and marketing channels
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to identify new engagement opportunities
• Strengthen sales operations
• Maintain accurate records within CRM and business tracking systems
• Prepare reports, presentations, and supporting materials for sales activities
• Organize prospect and customer information to support outreach strategies
• Collaborate with team members across sales, operations, and marketing
• Contribute to special projects that support business objectives

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Available to work 30+ hours per week during the summer and 15–20 hours per week during the academic year at our Chicago, IL office
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interest in business development, sales, marketing, branding, commercial real estate, or telecommunications infrastructure
• Experience conducting research, analyzing information, and presenting findings
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools
• Experience creating content for LinkedIn or other professional social media platforms
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating within a team environment
• Strong analytical mindset with an interest in sales strategy, market research, and business growth initiatives
• Previous internship, leadership, campus organization, sales, customer service, or marketing experience