As a Business Development Intern, you will support the commercial team in increasing sales through lead generation, marketing, and other corporate strategies

What you will do:

• Support the commercial team by creating target prospects lists and penetrating key accounts
• Cold call prospects generated by variety of outside sources
• Identify key players, research and obtain business requirements, and presenting solutions to begin sales cycle
• Set appointments for the commercial team when a lead reaches a qualified stage
• Nurture new marketing leads by educating and developing prospects until they are ready to speak with a field sales rep
• Collaborate with sales and marketing team members on strategic sales approach
• Ensure successful follow through of sales cycle by maintaining accurate activity and lead qualification information in CRM application

Requirements:

• Exceptional communication skills in English, both oral and written, coupled with excellent listening skills and a positive and energetic phone presence
• Demonstrated success in prospecting
• Payments industry experience highly desired
• Extremely self-motivated with a diligent work ethic
• High level of integrity and strong commitment to building a successful company
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Adept computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience with CRM applications preferred
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, high school diploma or equivalent required