Internera is seeking a motivated and confident Marketing and Management Intern to drive growth by building relationships with small business owners and bringing on new clients. This role focuses on outreach, lead generation, and closing new business while helping companies improve their operations through Internera’s services.
This is a high-impact opportunity for someone interested in sales, business strategy, and entrepreneurship. You will gain hands-on experience working directly with business owners, with clear opportunities for growth and increased responsibility based on performance.
Department Overview
The Sales and Business Development Department is responsible for driving company growth by identifying opportunities, building relationships, and acquiring new clients.
The team works closely with small and medium-sized businesses to understand their needs and position Internera’s services as practical solutions that improve operations, marketing, and overall performance. As the company grows, this department plays a key role in scaling revenue and developing repeatable systems for client acquisition.
Key Responsibilities
• Identify and research potential client businesses
• Conduct outreach via email, phone, and in-person meetings
• Build and maintain a pipeline of leads and opportunities
• Schedule and participate in discovery calls and client meetings
• Present Internera’s services clearly and professionally
• Follow up consistently to move leads through the sales process
• Track outreach, conversations, and results in an organized system
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure strong client fit and onboarding
• Assist in refining sales strategies and outreach systems
• Maintain professional communication and represent Internera positively
Core Functions
• Lead generation and outreach
• Client relationship building
• Sales conversations and closing
• Pipeline tracking and follow-up
• Market research and opportunity identification
• Sales process development and improvement
Qualifications
Required:
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Business, Marketing, Communications, Sales, Entrepreneurship, or a related field
• Strong communication skills and confidence speaking with business owners
• Interest in sales, business development, and client relationships
• Comfortable with outreach and engaging new people
• Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks and leads
• Professional, reliable, and able to represent the company positively
Preferred:
• Prior experience in sales, customer service, or leadership roles
• Interest in small business, startups, or entrepreneurship
• Familiarity with email, spreadsheets, and CRM tools
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge:
• Basic sales and business development concepts (lead generation, outreach, closing)
• Understanding of small business operations and challenges
• Awareness of CRM systems and pipeline management
• Professional communication standards
Skills:
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to build rapport and hold effective conversations
• Organization and pipeline management
• Active listening and problem-solving
• Basic proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and CRM tools
Abilities:
• Initiate conversations and perform outreach confidently
• Stay motivated in a results-driven environment
• Handle rejection and remain persistent
• Manage time effectively across multiple priorities
• Learn quickly and apply feedback
Physical Requirements
• Ability to travel locally for in-person client meetings
• Reliable transportation required
• Comfortable with extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, and using a computer or phone
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is driven, coachable, and eager to gain real-world experience in sales and business development. If you’re interested in working directly with business owners and playing a key role in company growth, this is a great opportunity to build valuable skills and advance quickly.
Pay: $12.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Madison, WI 53703
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