SFE
Business Development Intern
SFE, Scottsdale, Arizona, us, 85261
Ready to change the world? At SFE, we are fueling students to take on their school day one meal at a time, and we need YOU to help bring those healthy, great tasting meals to their plates every day. With a schedule that follows the school calendar and offers flexible hours, a position in the school cafeteria may be the right fit for you. Competitive wages, nights, weekends and summers off and a great work environment are just a few reasons why our associates join the team. We are looking for individuals who love great food, working with children and being a part of team.
Summary of Position :
The mission of the Business Development Intern is to drive and support the regional Business Operations teams across the US and elevate the SFE brand. The successful candidate will drive productivity and profitability to achieve set sales targets and drive sustainable, profitable growth aligned to SFE's strategic business plan. This position will provide direct support to the sales team to engage and nurture prospective clients, focus on developing new leads, and identify new opportunities. At the end of the internship, the student will learn how to utilize various media sources to market an organization and identify potential sales leads. The intern will also learn how to research prospective clients, identify client gap needs, and gain an in-depth understanding of the RPF (Request for Proposal) process. S/he will also learn how to collaborate with a team to advance marketing and development goals and gain first-hand experience on the importance of successful communication tools/skills. The intern will gain valuable insights into for-profit business administration in a field where State and Federal regulations are imposed, and compliance is strictly regulated. Lastly, the intern will learn how to prioritize and manage several projects at once; establish, maintain and grow a positive relationship with a myriad of unique clients, and provide on-going support to exceed client expectations
Qualifications :
Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Business/CommunicationComputer skills: MS Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PublisherInDesign and CRM experience preferredSelf-motivated with the ability to work independentlyExcellent communication and presentation skillsBe able to work in a sitting position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours)Be physically able to lift, reach, bend and stoop frequently lift up to 30 poundsResponsibilities :
Aid sales team in achieving planned revenue growth and delivering mutual profitability for SFE and school district partners.Print, produce, purchase, and ship promo items and marketing materials for tradeshows/sales endeavorsMaintain adequate par levels of marketing materials/equipmentCollaborate with various teams to ensure all proposal deadlines are met.Manage and track sales activities through CRM software (Salesforce).Build reports, dashboards, create record pages and fields, and manage the pipeline report.Aid in scheduling and organization of presentations, pre-bid conferences and conference callsAssist in the proposal production and management processOther duties, as assigned
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program
Summary of Position :
The mission of the Business Development Intern is to drive and support the regional Business Operations teams across the US and elevate the SFE brand. The successful candidate will drive productivity and profitability to achieve set sales targets and drive sustainable, profitable growth aligned to SFE's strategic business plan. This position will provide direct support to the sales team to engage and nurture prospective clients, focus on developing new leads, and identify new opportunities. At the end of the internship, the student will learn how to utilize various media sources to market an organization and identify potential sales leads. The intern will also learn how to research prospective clients, identify client gap needs, and gain an in-depth understanding of the RPF (Request for Proposal) process. S/he will also learn how to collaborate with a team to advance marketing and development goals and gain first-hand experience on the importance of successful communication tools/skills. The intern will gain valuable insights into for-profit business administration in a field where State and Federal regulations are imposed, and compliance is strictly regulated. Lastly, the intern will learn how to prioritize and manage several projects at once; establish, maintain and grow a positive relationship with a myriad of unique clients, and provide on-going support to exceed client expectations
Qualifications :
Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Business/CommunicationComputer skills: MS Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PublisherInDesign and CRM experience preferredSelf-motivated with the ability to work independentlyExcellent communication and presentation skillsBe able to work in a sitting position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours)Be physically able to lift, reach, bend and stoop frequently lift up to 30 poundsResponsibilities :
Aid sales team in achieving planned revenue growth and delivering mutual profitability for SFE and school district partners.Print, produce, purchase, and ship promo items and marketing materials for tradeshows/sales endeavorsMaintain adequate par levels of marketing materials/equipmentCollaborate with various teams to ensure all proposal deadlines are met.Manage and track sales activities through CRM software (Salesforce).Build reports, dashboards, create record pages and fields, and manage the pipeline report.Aid in scheduling and organization of presentations, pre-bid conferences and conference callsAssist in the proposal production and management processOther duties, as assigned
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program