About the role#
As a Business Development Representative Intern, you will support lead generation and client acquisition. You will help the senior sales team by identifying and qualifying new business opportunities. This role provides hands-on experience in sales within the cybersecurity and compliance industry.
What you'll do#
- Find new business opportunities to grow the sales pipeline.
- Research and develop accounts for prospecting.
- Make cold calls and follow up with leads.
- Communicate with potential clients.
- Qualify new business opportunities.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- Active participation in university sales or related clubs.
- A basic understanding of the sales cycle and techniques.
- Ability to build relationships with potential clients.
- Skill in managing or overcoming objections.
- Strong computer skills and clear verbal and written communication.
- A coachable mindset and an interest in cybersecurity.
Location & details#
- Location: Tampa, Florida.
- This is an on-site, part-time, paid internship.
- The program operates on a rolling basis.
About A-LIGN
A-LIGN provides cybersecurity compliance programs and audit services. The company conducts assessments for standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and CMMC. It operates with a team of auditors and custom audit management technology. Founded in 2009, the firm is based in Tampa, Florida. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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