Business Development Representative Intern (Summer 2027 Internship)

This position is not available for visa sponsorship.

About Netsmart

At Netsmart, we're passionate about using technology to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. We partner with organizations across the country that provide mental health and addiction treatment, intellectual and developmental disability support, senior living, home health, hospice, palliative care, and other essential human services. Through innovation and collaboration, we help caregivers and providers deliver better outcomes and improve the lives of the individuals and communities they serve.

Internship Program Overview

Our Futures Program is designed for students who want to gain real-world experience while making a meaningful impact. During this 10-week summer experience, participants work on hands-on projects, build connections with leaders and associates across Netsmart, and take part in professional development, networking, and social events. As a Future, you'll gain valuable skills, explore healthcare technology, and experience a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and purpose, all while contributing to work that truly matters.

If you aren't local to the Kansas City Metro, we will have housing options available (certain criteria will have to be met to qualify for housing).

Responsibilities

• Build sales pipeline through effective prospecting and qualification tactics to target accounts and inbound inquiries generated from marketing programs.
• Meet and exceed assigned activity and opportunity generation goals while collaborating with Manager, Team Lead, and client organization stakeholders to optimize revenue generation and pipeline health.
• Obtain business intelligence of the target buyer profiles while utilizing various follow-up and research methods.
• Develop an understanding of the target buyer needs, pain points, and key buying influences.
• Initiate the sales process through follow-up and nurture of marketing activities.
• Document project and organization details of identified opportunities for internal client organization, personnel, and management.

Requirements

• Rising Senior with graduation date for bachelor's or master's of December 2027 or May 2028.
• Interest in a future career path in Sales or Marketing.
• Passionate about relationship management skills with ability to build rapport, influence, and deepen relationships with stakeholders.
• Possess excellent communication skills, high energy, and a passion for results.
• Self-motivated, hard-working individual committed to their own success.
• Confidence and professionalism are a must, coupled with an open mind, curiosity, and a hunger for personal and professional growth.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Interest in the Healthcare industry is a plus.

All post-offer candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, including a drug screen, provided at Netsmart’s sole expense. In the event a candidate tests positive for a controlled substance, Netsmart will rescind the offer of employment unless the individual can provide proof of a valid prescription to Netsmart’s third-party screening provider.