SUMMER 2024 - Business Development Operations 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 creating systems, project management, digital marketing plans, and conducting market research while strengthening your critical thinking, organizational, and strategic planning skills.

The Business Development division of The Shark Group is looking for the right, determined person 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.
• 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.
• Basic Design skills preferred but not required.

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 will gain educational experience by: 

• Syncing with the Manager of Business Development in daily operations of the division 
• Creating and developing 360 marketing plans under the guidance of the Manager of Business Development.
• Creating, developing, and implementing strategies.
• Conducting relevant quantitative and qualitative market research.
• Supporting the management and tracking of prospective/current client data in Salesforce.
• Participating in the execution of business development strategies and initiatives to drive growth and expansion.
• Conducting research to identify potential clients, competitors, and market trends to support business development efforts.
• Identifying areas for process improvement and contribute to the development and implementation of streamlined workflows.
• Preparing business proposals, presentations, and client communications.
• Collaborating with teams to ensure smooth project execution and adherence to deadlines.
• Supporting the department staff with other special projects, as needed.

Learning Outcomes Include:

• Ins and outs of scaling a business 
• How to prepare a business for expansion
• Develop hands-on experience in executing business development strategies, contributing to the company's growth and expansion.
• Gain proficiency in managing and updating databases, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for business development activities.
• Acquire skills in conducting market research to identify potential clients and competitors, contributing to data-driven decision-making.
• Learn to identify opportunities for process improvement and actively contribute to the implementation of streamlined workflows, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Enhance the ability to prepare business proposals and presentations, effectively communicating ideas and strategies.
• Develop project coordination skills by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Improve time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and meet project deadlines.

Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university and able to receive credit for your internship at The Shark Group.
• 10-20 hours per week
• Must provide an official school letter acknowledging proof of enrollment and eligibility.
• 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.