Business Development and Marketing Intern

Responsibilities

• Help Drive Business Development
• 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
• Support Marketing & Brand Growth
• Help 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