About the role#
The Agency Partnerships team is looking for an intern to assist with outbound prospecting and sales enablement. This role focuses on the advertising, marketing technology, and data-driven industries. You will work on-site in New York to support the sales pipeline and help generate new business opportunities with media and advertising agencies.
What you'll do#
- Identify and research potential prospects.
- Engage directly with decision-makers.
- Support the sales pipeline through lead generation.
- Contribute to sales enablement projects.
- Utilize tools such as Sellercrowd, Apollo, and Microsoft Excel.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Media Studies, or Business Administration. A background or minor in Economics, Data Analytics, Statistics, or Information Systems is a plus.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills for internal and external interactions.
- Ability to build professional trust and relationships.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including charts, pivot tables, and formulas.
- Strong research skills and the ability to analyze market data.
- Capability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- A resourceful approach to problem-solving and attention to detail in reporting.
- Willingness to learn about the adtech and martech ecosystem.
- Maturity and the ability to take ownership of assigned tasks.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York (On-site).
- Term: Winter 2027 (starting January 11, 2027).
- Commitment: 20 to 25 hours per week during the semester.
- Eligibility: Applicants must have permanent work authorization in the United States without the need for future visa sponsorship.
- Graduation window: Anticipated between December 2027 and May 2028.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Acxiom
Acxiom provides data and technology services for marketing and advertising agencies. The company operates as a part of the Interpublic Group of Companies. It focuses on data management, identity resolution, and analytics to support client decision-making. Operations span the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, China, Poland, and Mexico. The firm maintains a staff of between 1,001 and 5,000 employees.
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