About the role#
As a Sales Development Intern, you will focus on researching accounts to identify new business opportunities. You will use your analytical skills to gather insights and create a foundation for the team to engage with prospects. This role supports pipeline growth by collecting and organizing account information for current and potential clients.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate to build engagement strategies for potential customer and prospect accounts.
- Conduct baseline research to identify key contacts, account information, and potential needs of target clients.
- Support outreach efforts with accurate data and insights to contribute to engagement strategy.
- Build knowledge of product offerings and understand market dynamics to enhance research quality.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
- Strong ability to analyze and organize data with attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Exposure to lead generation or sales development activities.
- Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM software is preferred.
Location & details#
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: Remote or hybrid if located near an office hub.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship at $21.00 per hour.
- Benefits: Includes 401(k) participation and match, plus paid sick leave.
About Workiva
Workiva is a software company that provides a platform for data connection, process unification, and team collaboration. It serves finance, accounting, sustainability, risk, and audit teams across more than 6,600 organizations. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Ames, Iowa. It currently employs over 3,300 people and operates as a public company.
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