Marketing Intern and Client Acquisition Specialist
Wisconsinhistory, Madison, WI, United States
Marketing Intern and Client Acquisition Specialist
Job No:
511368
Division/Organization:
Community Partners
Department:
The Rigby
Job Type:
Local Work Study Student Jobs
Remote Eligibility:
Partially Remote
Location:
Off Campus Work Study
Salary/Wage Range:
$12.00
Job Categories:
Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Business Management, Finance, and Marketing, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Career Management, Honoring Context and Culture, Federal Work-Study Preferred
Department Overview The Sales and Business Development Department is responsible for driving growth by identifying opportunities, building relationships with business owners, and bringing on new clients. This department focuses on outreach, lead generation, and closing new business while ensuring that Internera continues to expand its client base with the right partners. The team works directly with small and medium-sized businesses to understand their needs and position Internera’s services as practical solutions that improve operations, marketing, and overall performance. In addition to acquiring new clients, the department supports long-term relationships by ensuring a strong fit between client expectations and service delivery.
Lead generation and outreach
Client relationship building
Sales conversations and closing
Pipeline tracking and follow-up
Market research and opportunity identification
Sales process development and improvement
Department Purpose: Drive consistent and scalable revenue growth; build strong, long‑term client relationships; identify high‑value opportunities for expansion; create repeatable systems for client acquisition and retention.
Job Details Anticipated Start Date:
As soon as possible
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Partially Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
Minimum: 5, Maximum: 10
Schedule:
Varies
Salary/Wage Range:
Minimum: $12.00, Maximum: $12.00
Number of Positions:
1
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Business, Marketing, Communications, Sales, Entrepreneurship, or a related field
Strong communication skills with the ability to speak confidently with business owners
Interest in sales, business development, and client relationships
Comfortable with outreach, follow‑up, and having conversations with new people
Self‑motivated with a results‑driven mindset
Organized and able to manage multiple leads and tasks at once
Willingness to learn sales processes and improve through feedback
Professional, reliable, and able to represent Internera in a positive way
Preferred
Prior experience in sales, customer service, or leadership roles
Interest in small business, startups, or entrepreneurship
Comfortable using basic tools such as email, spreadsheets, and CRM systems
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge
Understanding of basic sales and business development concepts, including lead generation, outreach, and closing.
Familiarity with how small businesses operate and the challenges they face.
Awareness of customer relationship management and the importance of maintaining a strong pipeline.
Basic understanding of professional communication and how to represent a brand in conversations.
Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to confidently speak with business owners.
Ability to build rapport quickly and hold effective conversations.
Skill in organizing leads, tracking follow‑ups, and managing a pipeline.
Ability to listen, ask the right questions, and position services as solutions.
Basic proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and CRM tools.
Abilities
Ability to initiate conversations and handle outreach without hesitation.
Ability to stay motivated and consistent in a results‑driven role.
Ability to handle rejection and continue moving forward.
Ability to manage time effectively while balancing multiple leads and priorities.
Ability to learn quickly, apply feedback, and improve performance over time.
Ability to represent Internera professionally and build trust with potential clients.
Position Summary & Job Duties The Client Acquisition Specialist is responsible for generating new business by identifying potential clients, building relationships with business owners, and closing new accounts for Internera. This role focuses on outreach, follow‑up, and sales conversations while helping position Internera’s services as practical solutions for business growth. The position is designed for students or early professionals who want hands‑on experience in sales and business development, with clear opportunity for increased responsibility based on performance.
Identify and research potential client businesses
Conduct outreach through email, phone, and in‑person conversations
Build and maintain a pipeline of leads and opportunities
Schedule and participate in client meetings or discovery calls
Present Internera’s services in a clear and professional manner
Follow up consistently with leads to move them through the sales process
Track outreach, conversations, and results in an organized system
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure strong client fit and onboarding
Assist in refining sales strategies and improving outreach systems
Maintain professional communication and represent Internera effectively
Physical Demands This role requires the ability to travel locally to meet with clients in person. Candidates must have reliable transportation and be comfortable conducting face‑to‑face meetings with business owners. The position also involves extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, and using a computer or phone for communication and outreach.
Institutional Statements Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UW‑Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW‑Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background‑people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Advertised:
April 03, 2026 09:00 AM Central Daylight Time Applications close:
May 30, 2026 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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511368
Division/Organization:
Community Partners
Department:
The Rigby
Job Type:
Local Work Study Student Jobs
Remote Eligibility:
Partially Remote
Location:
Off Campus Work Study
Salary/Wage Range:
$12.00
Job Categories:
Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Business Management, Finance, and Marketing, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Career Management, Honoring Context and Culture, Federal Work-Study Preferred
Department Overview The Sales and Business Development Department is responsible for driving growth by identifying opportunities, building relationships with business owners, and bringing on new clients. This department focuses on outreach, lead generation, and closing new business while ensuring that Internera continues to expand its client base with the right partners. The team works directly with small and medium-sized businesses to understand their needs and position Internera’s services as practical solutions that improve operations, marketing, and overall performance. In addition to acquiring new clients, the department supports long-term relationships by ensuring a strong fit between client expectations and service delivery.
Lead generation and outreach
Client relationship building
Sales conversations and closing
Pipeline tracking and follow-up
Market research and opportunity identification
Sales process development and improvement
Department Purpose: Drive consistent and scalable revenue growth; build strong, long‑term client relationships; identify high‑value opportunities for expansion; create repeatable systems for client acquisition and retention.
Job Details Anticipated Start Date:
As soon as possible
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Partially Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
Minimum: 5, Maximum: 10
Schedule:
Varies
Salary/Wage Range:
Minimum: $12.00, Maximum: $12.00
Number of Positions:
1
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Business, Marketing, Communications, Sales, Entrepreneurship, or a related field
Strong communication skills with the ability to speak confidently with business owners
Interest in sales, business development, and client relationships
Comfortable with outreach, follow‑up, and having conversations with new people
Self‑motivated with a results‑driven mindset
Organized and able to manage multiple leads and tasks at once
Willingness to learn sales processes and improve through feedback
Professional, reliable, and able to represent Internera in a positive way
Preferred
Prior experience in sales, customer service, or leadership roles
Interest in small business, startups, or entrepreneurship
Comfortable using basic tools such as email, spreadsheets, and CRM systems
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge
Understanding of basic sales and business development concepts, including lead generation, outreach, and closing.
Familiarity with how small businesses operate and the challenges they face.
Awareness of customer relationship management and the importance of maintaining a strong pipeline.
Basic understanding of professional communication and how to represent a brand in conversations.
Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to confidently speak with business owners.
Ability to build rapport quickly and hold effective conversations.
Skill in organizing leads, tracking follow‑ups, and managing a pipeline.
Ability to listen, ask the right questions, and position services as solutions.
Basic proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and CRM tools.
Abilities
Ability to initiate conversations and handle outreach without hesitation.
Ability to stay motivated and consistent in a results‑driven role.
Ability to handle rejection and continue moving forward.
Ability to manage time effectively while balancing multiple leads and priorities.
Ability to learn quickly, apply feedback, and improve performance over time.
Ability to represent Internera professionally and build trust with potential clients.
Position Summary & Job Duties The Client Acquisition Specialist is responsible for generating new business by identifying potential clients, building relationships with business owners, and closing new accounts for Internera. This role focuses on outreach, follow‑up, and sales conversations while helping position Internera’s services as practical solutions for business growth. The position is designed for students or early professionals who want hands‑on experience in sales and business development, with clear opportunity for increased responsibility based on performance.
Identify and research potential client businesses
Conduct outreach through email, phone, and in‑person conversations
Build and maintain a pipeline of leads and opportunities
Schedule and participate in client meetings or discovery calls
Present Internera’s services in a clear and professional manner
Follow up consistently with leads to move them through the sales process
Track outreach, conversations, and results in an organized system
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure strong client fit and onboarding
Assist in refining sales strategies and improving outreach systems
Maintain professional communication and represent Internera effectively
Physical Demands This role requires the ability to travel locally to meet with clients in person. Candidates must have reliable transportation and be comfortable conducting face‑to‑face meetings with business owners. The position also involves extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, and using a computer or phone for communication and outreach.
Institutional Statements Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UW‑Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW‑Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background‑people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Advertised:
April 03, 2026 09:00 AM Central Daylight Time Applications close:
May 30, 2026 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
#J-18808-Ljbffr