About the role#
As a Business Development Representative Intern, you will support lead generation and client acquisition. You will help the senior sales team by identifying and qualifying new business opportunities. This role provides hands-on experience in sales within the cybersecurity and compliance industry.
What you'll do#
- Find new business opportunities to grow the sales pipeline.
- Research and develop accounts for prospecting.
- Make cold calls and follow up with leads.
- Communicate with potential clients.
- Qualify new business opportunities.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- Active participation in university sales or related clubs.
- A basic understanding of the sales cycle and techniques.
- Ability to build relationships with potential clients.
- Skill in managing or overcoming objections.
- Strong computer skills and clear verbal and written communication.
- A coachable mindset and an interest in cybersecurity.
Location & details#
- Location: Tampa, Florida.
- This is an on-site, part-time, paid internship.
- The program operates on a rolling basis.
About A-LIGN
A-LIGN provides cybersecurity compliance programs for various organizations. The company offers services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI assessments. It combines audit management technology with professional auditors to deliver these compliance solutions. Founded in 2009, the firm is based in Tampa, Florida. It currently maintains a staff of 501 to 1,000 employees.
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