Business Development Intern

As a Business Development Intern at Vendr, your primary responsibilities include conducting high-volume prospecting through calls, emails, and social media, to generate qualified opportunities. You will collaborate with the sales team to drive the pipeline and ensure that prospect accounts receive personalized outreach. Additionally, you'll assist in developing and implementing scalable demand generation campaigns and maintain detailed records of your activities in our CRM.

Vendr is looking for candidates with a strong desire to pursue a career in sales or customer success. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with a resilient attitude, are crucial. While a track record of high achievement is preferred, the most important qualification is an eagerness to learn and a passion for working in a dynamic startup environment.

The Business Development Intern role at Vendr is hybrid, meaning you’ll enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and in-office at our Charleston, SC location. This arrangement allows you to benefit from the collaborative environment of our team while enjoying the convenience of remote work when needed.

Vendr is committed to fostering talent and offers numerous career advancement opportunities for Business Development Interns. As you develop your skills and experience in this role, there are pathways to transition into full-time sales and customer success positions within the company, depending on performance and fit.

At Vendr, the work culture is innovation-driven and highly collaborative. As a Business Development Intern, you will be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values creativity and encourages employees to think outside the box. The environment is dynamic and fast-paced, making it an ideal place for driven individuals who thrive under pressure and are eager to make an impactful contribution.

While discussing your previous experiences in sales, focus on any roles where you had to engage with customers, whether through direct selling or support. Highlight your achievements, such as sales targets met or strategies you implemented, and showcase how they can be relevant to a Business Development Intern position at Vendr.

In responding to this question, demonstrate your understanding of the importance of listening. You can explain your approach to objections, such as acknowledging the concern, asking clarifying questions, and providing relevant information that showcases Vendr's value, which aligns well with the role’s responsibilities.

When discussing prospecting strategies, you could mention utilizing social media for research and outreach, crafting personalized email campaigns, and leveraging data to identify key leads. Be sure to connect your strategies to Vendr’s mission of revolutionizing software sales.

Share your enthusiasm for Vendr by highlighting the company’s innovative approach to software purchasing and your passion for sales. You can mention how Vendr’s mission resonates with you and how you see yourself contributing to its success.

Key skills for a successful Business Development Intern include strong communication abilities, resilience, and a proactive attitude. Elaborate on how you embody these traits and provide examples of past experiences where you've demonstrated them.

To showcase your organizational skills, discuss the tools and methods you utilize, such as task management apps or prioritization techniques. Explain how you effectively manage your time and ensure you meet deadlines, emphasizing your systematic approach.

When answering this question, describe a specific project, your role in it, and the outcome. Focus on how teamwork and collaboration were essential to its success, which would directly relate to the collaborative culture at Vendr.

Define customer success in a way that reflects your understanding of the sales and support role at Vendr. Emphasize that it involves ensuring customers derive maximum value from their purchase, which leads to growth for both the customer and Vendr.

Discuss your methods for staying informed, such as following technology news, participating in industry webinars, or being active in relevant online communities. Demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning and how it can benefit your role at Vendr.

Outline a plan for your first week that includes getting to know the team, understanding Vendr's products and customer base, and starting to familiarize yourself with the prospecting processes. Showing a well-thought-out approach will convey your eagerness to hit the ground running.