Business Development Intern
Posted 5 days 19 hours ago by Xtagservices
£60,000 - £80,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Apprenticeships & Internships Jobs
Not Specified, United Kingdom
Job Description
Internship Overview 
We are seeking a proactive and research driven Business Development Intern to support our sales and proposal team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in identifying RFPs (Request for Proposals) and RFQs (Request for Quotations), particularly in the Education sector, across the USA, UK, ANZ (Australia & New Zealand) markets-and beyond.
Key Responsibilities- Research & Identify RFPs/RFQs: Monitor and extract relevant opportunities from government, education, and commercial portals.
- Focus on Salesforce CRM or any other CRM implementation opportunities in the education sector.
- Compile findings into actionable reports for the sales team.
- Database Creation & Maintenance: Organize identified leads and opportunities into structured formats (Excel, Google Sheets, CRM tools) and maintain an updated repository of procurement portals and contacts.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the sales and pre sales teams to support proposal responses and coordinate with marketing for supporting documentation and case studies.
- Competitive Research: Perform market analysis to understand competition, trends, and client needs.
- Strong Research Abilities
- Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written)
- Fluency in English is mandatory
- Professionalism, positive attitude, and eagerness to learn
- Attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Proficiency in tools such as MS Excel, Google Sheets, and Google Search
- Familiarity with CRM (Salesforce preferred but not mandatory)
- Final year student or recent graduate in Business, Marketing, IT, or a related field
- Prior knowledge of government procurement portals like SAM.gov, Contracts Finder (UK), AusTender, etc.
- Basic understanding of Salesforce or other CRM systems is a bonus
- Certificate of Internship
- Work with a global team
- Exposure to Salesforce ecosystem
- Letter of Recommendation (based on performance)
- Potential for full time employment
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