Business Development Intern - Fall 2026

Overview
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Assist in identifying and cleaning duplicate, outdated, or incomplete records to improve overall database quality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).

RF-SMART is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

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