SUMMER 2024 - Business Development Products Intern
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to hit the ground running with various projects? Do you embrace creative challenges while still thinking outside of the box? If you said yes to any of these questions, then this opportunity is for you.
As a Shark Group Business Development Intern, you are an important part of the team. You will collaborate with the Manager of Business Development in client development and customer service, project management, and market research while strengthening your critical thinking, organizational, and communication skills.
The Business Development division of The Shark Group is looking for a strong, determined virtual candidate to join our team. If you think you have what it takes, then we want to meet YOU.
Overview: The Shark Group is a marketing consulting firm that offers branding solutions for its world‐class clients of top brands and celebrities founded by Daymond John, CEO & Founder of FUBU and star of ABC’s hit business show Shark Tank. It has perfected the methods to ingrain companies, brands, and products into the social consciousness.
All applicants must possess the following skills:
- Strong business writing and editing skills.
- Solid organizational, analytical, logical reasoning, oral and written presentation skills.
- Ability to speak and convey ideas and plans.
- Highly motivated to get things done.
- Prior customer/client service and sales experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to conduct research on competitors, partners, and potential business opportunities.
- Strong initiative and willingness to take ownership and accountability in order to meet deadlines.
- Organized, have a strong attention to detail, and be able to complete projects independently.
- Enthusiasm to learn about the business.
- Marketing, Communications, and/or Business Administration majors preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with knowledge of both Mac and PC platforms.
Interns will be exposed to a variety of projects throughout the course of their internship, in line with their educational goals and career interests.
As an intern, you’ll gain educational experience by:
- Supporting the Manager of Business Development in daily operations of the division
- Conducting relevant quantitative and qualitative market research.
- Preparing or revising client correspondences, status reports, improving business writing skills in the process.
- Proactively researching and securing new clients that align with existing and potential target markets.
- Supporting the department staff with other special projects, as needed.
Learning Outcomes Include:
- Ins and outs of sales
- How to effectively find business leads
- Brand skills and knowledge
- Support various aspects of a team
- How to conduct research on Talent
- Management of special projects
Requirements:
- Must be currently enrolled in a college or university and able to receive credit for your internship at The Shark Group.
- Must provide an official school letter acknowledging proof of enrollment and eligibility.
- 10-20 hours per week
- All internships will be remote, candidates must have access to working wifi and a computer/ laptop.
This is an unpaid internship; however, a $10 daily travel stipend will be provided.
The Shark Group is in compliance with all State and Federal labor laws and guidelines.