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Sales Development Summer Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Sales & Business Development
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London
  • Quick Apply
    10d left

AI generated summary

  • You must be a current student in a relevant field, have prior experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Interest in financial markets and CRM experience preferred.
  • You will complete trainings, achieve outreach goals, connect with prospects, drive engagement, document interactions in Salesforce, follow up on inquiries, and support company initiatives.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a higher education program (college or university): Business, Economics, Finance, and related majors preferred
  • Prior internship experience or one year of work experience
  • Prior experience with Salesforce or similar CRM preferred
  • Interested in financial markets or services, particularly private equity and venture capital
  • Love to prospect – you will act as the engine of our sales team, warming up leads to be shared with outside sales
  • Able to operate with a strong sense of urgency and deliver results
  • Demonstrate curiosity with a positive attitude
  • Demonstrate prioritization skills to handle the large volume of leads efficiently
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Team player with entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to try new ideas in order to achieve greater levels of success
  • Self-motivated, persistent, and goal-oriented attitude and can work effectively as an individual or as part of a team
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including in-depth knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel with the ability to pick up new systems and software easily
  • To be considered for the intern position, applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom on a full-time basis upon hire. PitchBook will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status).

Responsibilities

  • Complete required PitchBook trainings to learn sales strategy, company culture, and gain industry knowledge
  • Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly outreach goals including demo and call volume while providing an excellent experience for prospective clients
  • Connect with prospects through written and verbal communication in order to book demos that show off the PitchBook product offering and drive deal closure
  • Prospect potential accounts, searching for key points of contact through marketing generated leads
  • Drive engagement with prospects through marketing provided materials via Highspot
  • Act as a consultant to prospects by seeking to understand their needs and business priorities
  • Guide potential clients through needs analysis and discovery sessions to qualify leads and drive new opportunities
  • Work closely with our Outside Sales team to learn about the needs of our clients and the end-to-end sales cycle
  • Document the details of each prospective client interaction in Salesforce to improve the customer experience and drive deal closure
  • Consistently follow-up on prospective client inquiries
  • Set and achieve a professional development goal during your internship
  • Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
  • Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested

FAQs

What is the application deadline for the Sales Development Summer Intern position?

The application deadline is 27 October 2024.

Where is the Sales Development Summer Internship located?

The internship is fully in-person in our London office location.

What are the working hours for this internship?

The internship is a full-time program requiring 40 hours of work per week.

Is previous experience required for this internship?

Yes, prior internship experience or at least one year of work experience is preferred.

Will I receive training during the internship?

Yes, interns will complete required PitchBook trainings to learn about sales strategy, company culture, and industry knowledge.

What type of skills are desired for this role?

We are looking for excellent verbal and written communication skills, curiosity, a strong sense of urgency, and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

Is there an opportunity for mentorship during the internship?

Yes, interns will have access to ongoing coaching and mentorship from experienced sales professionals.

Do I need to be authorized to work in the UK for this internship?

Yes, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom on a full-time basis upon hire.

Will I have the chance to achieve professional development goals during the internship?

Yes, interns are expected to set and achieve a professional development goal during their time at PitchBook.

What is the company culture like at PitchBook?

PitchBook fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning, and is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work.

PitchBook empowers capital market professionals around the globe to win what’s next.

Venture Capital & Private Equity
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2007
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

PitchBook is the leading resource for comprehensive data, research and insights spanning the global capital markets. Our unprecedented offerings are brought to life through the PitchBook Platform, a dynamic suite of products designed to help you win. Founded in 2007, CEO John Gabbert knew that his idea for an actionable, extensive database for private equity-focused intelligence was worth pursuing. The rest is PitchBook history. Since those early days, PitchBook has expanded its coverage areas to include the entirety of the global public and private markets. We’ve added thousands of datasets and millions of individual insights into the platform, and we’ve pioneered new features and products that surface the information our clients need. We look at every day as a new opportunity to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations through helping them make informed decisions that propel their firms forward. Part of Morningstar since 2016, PitchBook is headquartered in Seattle, London and Hong Kong with additional offices in New York and San Francisco.