Are you ready to jumpstart your post-college sales career? Naviant is looking for a Sales Development Representative Intern to join our upbeat, innovative, and adaptive team of professionals for our 2024 Summer Program. We're seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, team-oriented individual with a passion for sales, ready to explore our industries and software solutions while generating qualified prospects through diverse outreach campaigns. Successful completion can pave the way for a full-time development role, the next step to a sales career path. Gain real-world experience working for a software service company and collaborate with skilled professionals in this paid internship. Naviant is a remote software service company delivering digital transformation solutions that streamline and automate routine processes. We foster a high-performance culture that not only enhances personal growth but also propels professional development. With continuous support, mentorship opportunities, and a diverse array of career paths, we empower individuals to thrive. Joining the Naviant Team means engaging in collaborative projects with high company visibility and establishing connections across all levels and departments. We are committed to investing in your success, providing the ideal platform for you to kickstart your career journey. Come be a part of our dynamic team at Naviant!

What it takes to be our Sales Development Representative Intern:

• College Junior or Senior pursuing business related major
• Interest in sales career path and remote work environment
• Availability for morning shift working 20 hours per week remotely
  • May 20 – August 9, 2024
  • Monday – Friday
  • 8am – 12pm CST or ability to align with these hours
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Self-motivated with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm
• Effective communicator using style appropriate to the audience
• Ability to establish rapport and gain the trust of others on the phone
• Ability to take rejection, adapt to different personalities with confidence daily
• Willingness to proactively ask questions and communicate openly and freely
• Aptitude and curiosity for learning new technology systems and applications

What your day will look like as a Sales Development Representative Intern:

• Generate qualified prospects within targeted accounts and execute multiple projects and/or calling campaigns simultaneously
• Initiate outbound cold calls for lead generation, likely up to 20-30 calls per day
• Follow-up on inbound leads from web inquiries, event attendees, email campaign clicks, and tradeshows
• Initiate outbound calls and emails to targeted accounts to generate attendance for Naviant-hosted events (Summit, webinars, lunch and learns, etc.)
• Perform basic research and navigate organizations to identify key contacts and titles within targeted accounts, updating database accordingly
• Maintain purposeful, regular contact with identified prospects to add value and drive sale forward including emails, phone calls, LinkedIn engagement, and other relevant activities
• Work with industry-leading lead generation software to gather contact data
• Work with Account Executives to advance leads through the sales funnel
• Generate attendance for Naviant sponsored events
• Learn about different departments and their functions within the company 
• Gain and improve business skills through professional development sessions

We love it here! Hear why our employees think so: 

• “The flexibility and relaxed environment, the continuous learning opportunities, and of course…the people.”
• “Balance between work and life. Cohesiveness as a group, we work hard during the day, but know how to have fun.”
• “The transparency and autonomy. I feel like this environment allows me to grow and be the best that I can be at my job.”
• “The open collaboration and support from all departments. Truly supportive team and everyone is accountable.”

Check out the Day in the Life of a Business Development Specialist video!

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship not provided.

Naviant is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and E-Verify Employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

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