Business Development Intern - Fall 2026

As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:

2025 Great Places to Work Certified

Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)

Company paid parental leave

Generous time off package

Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment

Culturally focused on work/life balance, and the overall wellness of our employees

Position Summary
The Intern, Practice Development supports the business development team by assisting with outreach, research, and coordination of prospective client activities. This role provides exposure to DMA’s sales process, client engagement strategies, and service offerings while supporting business development initiatives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Assist with outreach to prospective clients via phone and email to support meeting scheduling efforts

Help coordinate and prepare for meetings with prospective clients, including calendar scheduling and materials preparation

Support practice development leaders in executing outreach strategies and tracking engagement activities

Research prospective clients and industries to understand potential business needs

Assist in identifying potential opportunities and aligning them with DMA services and solutions

Maintain accurate records of outreach activities and update internal systems as directed

Support development of prospective client lists and sales leads through research and data gathering

Assist in preparing responses to common client questions or objections

Participate in internal meetings to gain understanding of DMA services, business initiatives, and sales processes

Collaborate with marketing and business development teams on projects and initiatives

Help maintain organization of documentation, contact lists, and sales tracking tools

Perform other duties as assigned

Education And Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Interest in sales, business development, or client-facing roles

Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams; Excel)

Strong listening skills and willingness to learn

Self-motivated with a positive, professional attitude

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work Schedule: Part-time, 29 hours/week

Travel: None

Physical Activity:

Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use

Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds

Frequent repetitive motions with hands

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category covered by applicable federal, state, or local law. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all employment policies, procedures, and practices, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, work assignments, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
It is DMA's policy to make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at HRDepartment@dmainc.com or 800-309-2110 and choosing selection 6.

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