Business Development Intern - Fall 2026

Business Development Internship - Fall 2026
US East Office (Jacksonville, FL) 
We exist to transform our customers and change lives 
Who We're Looking For
The Business Development Intern is responsible for supporting the Marketing team in generating new business opportunities by contacting and developing relationships with potential customers. Your primary function is to nurture marketing leads through email and other channels, as well as to maintain all data accurately in CRM (NetSuite). You will join a team of marketing professionals focused on transforming more Customers and changing more lives. The intern will be reporting to the Jacksonville, FL office. 
Details of the Internship: 
Duration: 8/17/2026 - 12/11/2026
Hours: 20-25 hours/week
Pay: $20 per hour
What You'll Do:
Demand Generation & Prospecting
Support sales revenue goals by executing demand generation campaigns across multiple outreach channels
Research and identify potential customers by analyzing target industries, company profiles, and key decision-makers to build qualified prospect lists
Initiate outreach to prospective customers through email, phone, and LinkedIn, crafting personalized messaging that speaks to their specific business challenges
Support inbound and outbound lead generation efforts to determine fit against RF-SMART's ideal customer profile (ICP)
Assist in developing outreach sequences and cadences that improve response rates and move prospects through the funnel
Lead Nurturing & Relationship Building
Build trusted relationships with prospective customers through consistent, thoughtful communication across the full nurture cycle
Monitor prospect engagement signals — email opens, content downloads, website activity — and use those insights to time and tailor follow-up outreach
Support the team in moving marketing-qualified leads (MQLs) toward sales-qualified leads (SQLs) through strategic touchpoints
Learn and apply sales strategies and techniques to better understand prospect pain points and position RF-SMART's value effectively
CRM & Data Management
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all prospect interactions, activities, and pipeline status within CRM
Ensure data integrity across contact records, account information, and lead statuses to support reliable reporting
Assist in identifying and cleaning duplicate, outdated, or incomplete records to improve overall database quality
 
Collaboration & Professional Development
Work closely with the Marketing and Sales teams to align outreach efforts with active campaigns and messaging initiatives
Participate in team meetings, sales calls, and training sessions to deepen your understanding of the full sales cycle
Contribute ideas and feedback on prospecting strategies, messaging, and tools as you develop your skills
 
What You Bring:
Strong written communication skills with a keen eye for detail
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and phone skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
Creative, energetic, and highly organized with strong time management skills
Currently enrolled in a degree program and classified as a Junior or Senior by credit hours
 
 
Employer does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status).
General Information:  The above noted job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be assigned, but rather to give a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the job. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this specific position and/or the skills and abilities required. RF-SMART is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
 
 
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