Business Development Intern

Responsibilities

• Aid in project cost and change management by preparing detailed reports for review and presenting findings.
• Support the Business Development team by researching, tracking, reviewing, and reporting on new projects and business opportunities.
• Conduct thorough research on projects, companies, key individuals, and committees from various sources, and accurately track potential construction leads within the CRM system.
• Generate analytical data reports as needed to support decision-making and business strategies.
• Maintain and update the CRM database daily, ensuring all data is accurate, current, and well-organized.
• Aid in preparing presentations and marketing materials to support business development initiatives.
• Cope with communication and follow-ups with potential clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to identify potential growth opportunities.
• Coordinate event planning and participation related to business development, such as client meetings, networking events, or trade shows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project updates and business development strategies.
• Perform various administrative duties to support the Business Development team's operations.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and/or sales tracking tools.
• Basic understanding of construction project lifecycle, AEC industry terminology, and project management concepts (preferred).
• Knowledge of market research, competitive analysis, or client segmentation strategies (a plus).
• Ability to support proposal development and maintain business development documentation (e.g., pursuit logs, contact records).
• Familiarity with sales enablement tools, graphic presentation tools (e.g., InDesign or Canva), or CRM analytics (a bonus).