Business Development Intern - Fall 2026

Business Development Intern

Join Our Dynamic Team in Lexington, KY as a Business Development Intern in the Salesforce.com Ecosystem! Coastal is a vibrant, forward-thinking company specializing in offering top-notch professional services within the Salesforce.com ecosystem. Our team ispassionate about leveraging technology to drive business growth and success. If you're excited about shaping the future of CRM solutions and making a real impact, we can't wait to welcome you aboard!

As our Business Development Intern, you'll be working alongside our Sales team to learn anddevelop your Business Development skills and understand the Salesforce ecosystem. You'll play a pivotal role in our growth, using your unique skills to create meaningful relationships with clients and help them achieve their goals with Salesforce.

Our part-time, paid internship program is 8-12 weeks, depending on the term, and will provide you with the hard skills needed to be successful in the technology industry. You'll closely work alongside top industry leaders, shadowing real client calls and internal meetings, creating a team-focused case study based on real client scenarios, and of course, experiencing a fun and flexible team culture at one of the top Salesforce partners in the country. After successful completion of the program, you'll have gained hands-on Salesforce knowledge, communication and presentation skills, networking and career development, and much more!

Responsibilities
Support a world class outbound prospecting process by working alongside our Sales team via phone, email, LinkedIn, etc with the goal of finding qualified prospective Coastal customers.
Partner with Coastal Business Development Representatives & Client Advisors to support winning new business growing Coastal's market share.
Maintain accurate reporting and lead records in Salesforce
Schedule and shadow introductory calls, organize and take thorough notes on prospects
Use your exceptional communication skills to support various Business Development teams at Coastal
Build lasting relationships within the Salesforce community, staying ahead of trends and opportunities.
Keep up with technical updates in Salesforce, continuously enhancing your knowledge.
Embrace a consultative sales approach, focusing on solving client problems rather than just selling a product and develop your Business Development skills
Required Skills, Education and Experience

Interest in sales or sales development in SaaS tech or a high-growth environment
Junior or Senior majoring in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or Technology at a University in the Lexington area; Interns must be able to commute to our Lexington office location weekly
Engaging and compelling customer service skills - high cognitive empathy and ability to craft stories tailored to the customer
A dynamic individual with a passion for technology sales and winning
Eager to learn, adapt, and grow in a fast-paced environment
A team player who thrives in collaborative settings
A builders mentality who thrives in collaborative environments
A tireless positive attitude with strong grit, especially when navigating uncharted territories
An excellent communicator with a knack for building relationships
Detail oriented & process driven
Must have full-time permanent US work authorization
Additional Requirements

Experience working with the Salesforce platform
Prior internship experience in Sales, Marketing, or Technology
Why Coastal, and what we offer:

Flexible working hours with an emphasis on a life-work balance (in that order!)
Continuing education and certification reimbursements, specifically within the Salesforce & Snowflake ecosystems; plus occasional in-house competitions with spot bonuses
Opportunities for continued and/or full time employment after graduation, based on performance
A flexible and fun team culture! We value transparency, support, flexibility, growth, teamwork, fun, and so much more
Frequent team and culture activities, virtual & in-person, including Lunch and Learns, Happy Hours, team-building events
Monthly All-Hands calls to bring the company together, and an open-door leadership policy with access to mentorship and guidance
Opportunities for accelerated growth, networking, and career guidance and support
Trust, transparency and respect across all levels of the company

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