Business Development Intern

Summary

Join NVE Experience Agency's Summer 2025 internship program, a 12-week, unpaid, remote opportunity focusing on new business research and sales support. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, New Business, you will gain hands-on experience in a multi-million-dollar agency. The internship offers unparalleled learning, resume-building skills, and networking opportunities. You will conduct market research, support case study development, and contribute to capabilities meetings. This role requires strong research, writing, and analytical skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and LinkedIn. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in college, possess a personal laptop, and have availability for at least 16 hours of remote work per week.

Requirements

• Persistent, positive attitude toward following up and tracking progress
• Strong research skills
• Proactive approach to workload and projects
• Strong copy-writing skills
• Solid written, verbal, presentation, and analytical skills
• Organized and detail oriented
• Flexibility and adaptability to a fast-paced work environment
• Proficiency in LinkedIn & Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, and Keynote or PowerPoint)
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and resourceful in achieving success in the face of ambiguity while prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities
• Be currently enrolled in a college/university
• Must have a personal laptop/computer
• Must be able to work remotely at least 2 full days a week or 16 hours (availability for Tuesdays 10:30 -11:30am PST is required)

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze industry/market trends, and new business opportunities using various research methodologies
• Keep up to date on target vertical brand’s marketing activity (i.e. product launches, releases, anniversaries, sponsorships, holidays, etc.)
• Conduct comprehensive brand research for specific project briefs
• Support with case study development and formatting
• Support preparation for capabilities meetings including in-depth research on new business leads and prospects, creating custom materials, etc
• Seek and analyze competitor sales materials
• Detailed note taking in all meetings when present including bi-weekly dept meetings and quarterly meetings with C-suite executives
• Join new business brainstorm sessions and assist in ideation
• Assist in brand or product research
• Assist in copywriting for proposals
• Assist with proofing proposals as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal Majors: Business, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Entrepreneurship