Business Development Intern (Summer 2027) - RedGuard

About our 2027 Summer Internship Program

Join our summer internship program, spanning from May 17th, 2027 to August 6th, 2027. Gain invaluable experience through meaningful projects alongside our innovative, solutions-driven teams. Elevate your professional growth with opportunities for professional development, senior leadership Q&A, volunteer initiatives, networking/social events, and more!

What You Can Expect Working in the Business Development Intern Position

The Business Development Intern supports the Market Development and the Sales team by assisting with research of markets and potential customers, lead generation, CRM (Customer Relations Management) data, AI tool development, and follow-up activities that help build the sales funnel. Working alongside the Market Development team and regional sales teams, the intern will gain hands-on experience in business development, B2B process sales, customer relationship management, and market analysis while contributing to active sales initiatives. Learning company culture and business segments by participating in weekly internship activities and applying those learnings within the scope of their responsibilities.

Responsibilities

· Learns the company’s products and capabilities and helps communicate relevant information to prospective customers.

· Research potential clients, industries, projects, and market segments to support lead generation and prospecting efforts using IIR (Industrial Information Research), Linked In & Sales Navigator, and company provided AI tools.

· Learns, prepares and analyses prospect lists, market development reports, sales funnel reports, and project or industry summaries used by market development and sales teams.

· Assists with outbound outreach through phone, email, LinkedIn, and other communication channels under the guidance of the Market Development team.

· Learns to create sequences within the CRM to manage workflow.

· Enters and updates prospect information, interaction notes, and follow-up tasks in the CRM system to help maintain accurate sales records.

· Learn how to cross-market for the other divisions of Lange including: Site Box Storage, Armoda, CoverSix, and Diversified Structures.

· Support the coordination of appointments and qualified leads by working closely with regional sales team members.

· Assists with follow-up communication and distribution of marketing materials to prospective customers.

· Participates in sales and market development meetings and supports special projects related to new markets, products, and business development initiatives.

· Participate in one or more WIBA - Wichita Independent Association Events.