Business Development Internship

Why You Want to Work Here:We're looking for highly-driven and outgoing college students to join the ROCS Team as a Business Development Intern. We're a local company (founded by 2 Mason students) that is now one of the fastest growing companies in the country. We have an incredible internship where you will gain experience in recruiting, marketing, sales, professional communication, client meetings, and more.

Part-Time (Tuesday-Thursday, 15-25 hours per week)
On-Site - Office in Reston, VA
$12.50/hr + Bonuses ($25 a meeting)

Perks and Benefits:

Catered team lunches
The kitchen stocked with snacks
Cold Brew Coffee Machine
Office close to Reston Town Center
Work at one of the fastest-growing, award-winning companies in the Country (Named on the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies 3 years in a row)
You'll get to be in our hands-on training program; which allows you the opportunity to work with our co-founders, the ROCS team, and clients
Your work will be meaningful and what you do actually matters
Get ongoing feedback including a midpoint and end of the program evaluation
Learn and practice selling/communication skills and techniques
Participate in team meetings, customer meetings, and other events
You will gain real-world work experience to prepare for your future career
Crash course on business, marketing, selling, and more
Flexible hours to fit your class schedule
Work at our awesome new office (check it out)

Who We're Looking For:

Any degree path; as long as you want to come work hard and gain some great experience
Someone who wants to help contribute in developing one of the fastest-growing startups in the Country
Available to work in the office at least 3 weekdays (Monday - Thursday), 4-8 hours per day
Self-motivated, strong work ethic, organized, and a high attention to detail
Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
Unafraid to get on the phone and talk to complete strangers
Can take direction well and work independently for periods of time
No unearned ego
Outgoing, friendly, and approachable
Eagerness to learn and willingness to jump into anything
Enjoys the startup atmosphere

Please Don't Bother If:

You're too afraid to pick up the phone and make a sales call
You're looking for an "easy" internship

What You'll Do:

Make phone sales calls to business leaders and HR departments
Communicate with clients and prospective clients through a variety of methods including: networking, calling, sales presentations, social media outlets, etc.
Research companies and market segments to identify potential opportunities
Schedule meeting presentations with potential clients
Help manage sales pipeline data in our CRM system (Hubspot)
Participate in company-wide strategy sessions and daily sales meetings