Business Development Intern

Key Responsibilities

• Support the sales team in identifying and researching potential merchant partners.
• Assist with outbound prospecting through phone calls, emails, social media, and networking activities.
• Help schedule meetings and product demonstrations with prospective merchants.
• Conduct market research and gather insights on industry trends and competitors.
• Engage merchants to understand their business needs and challenges.
• Assist in preparing sales materials, proposals, and presentations.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, customer interactions, and activities in the CRM system.
• Follow up with prospective merchants and support ongoing sales opportunities.
• Collaborate with the marketing and customer success teams on merchant engagement initiatives.
• Support business development projects and ad hoc assignments as required.

What We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable interacting with customers and building relationships.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to take initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, project, club leadership, or campus ambassador experience.
• Exposure to sales, customer service, marketing, or business development activities.
• Familiarity with CRM tools such as HubSpot, Salesforce, or Zoho CRM.
• Interest in startups, SaaS, e-commerce, retail technology, or digital solutions.

Key Competencies

• Customer-focused mindset
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Relationship building
• Problem-solving skills
• Initiative and curiosity
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Growth mindset

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in business development and sales within a fast-growing startup.
• Exposure to merchant acquisition, customer engagement, and startup operations.
• Training and mentorship from experienced business and technology professionals.
• Opportunities to work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Professional development and networking opportunities.
• Internship allowance.
• Potential opportunity for full-time employment upon successful completion of the internship.

Renumeration

• Base salary
• $50 commission and up to $1000 of running commissions per close

Duration: 3-6 Months (Full-Time Internship)

Location: Somerset

Start Date: Immediately

Join ShopNJoy and gain real-world experience helping merchants grow while building a strong foundation for your future career!