Market Development Sales Intern

Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest telecommunications provider in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications services. Interning with us means you will be able to jumpstart your future career by getting valuable hands-on learning experience while you work on priority business projects that will greatly enhance your resume. Your 12-week internship will include training, coaching and mentoring, while working in a supportive work environment that prioritizes inclusion, all while you represent a superior telecommunications company.

Internship Experience:

Astound offers interns the opportunity to participate in company- and market-impacting projects, while learning about the industry, your chosen field, and leadership. Interns will experience the following:

• Management partnership to align internship goals with learning goals.
• Projects and hands-on-experience to be used in a portfolio, CV, or resume.
• Mentor guidance on career development.
• Leadership and skills training.
• Networking opportunities with senior leaders and executives.
• Weekly speaker series providing you with valuable tools to use now and in the future.

Position Overview:

The Market Development Sales Intern will support the efforts of our Right of Entry (ROE) team by working to assist and develop new sales strategies by analyzing key financial metrics, with a focus on increasing renewals to protect revenue while driving new contract growth. This role will assist in generating leads, engaging with clients, and analyzing sales data to improve performance and profitability.

Where you will work:

• This opportunity offers the flexibility to work from your home office or a nearby Astound office, or a combination of both.

A Day in the Life of the Market Development Sales Intern:

• Assist the sales team in generating and qualifying leads for Right of Entry (ROE).
• Support the preparation of sales presentations and proposals for potential clients.
• Maintain and update customer databases and CRM systems.
• Assist in the tracking and analyzing contract renewals, metrics and outsourced data sets.
• Contribute to the development of strategies to improve ROE, overall profitability, and penetration rates.
• Conduct research on market trends and competitor activities to provide insights for sales strategies.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving sales processes and ROE.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Practical experience with administrative tasks, including report preparation and scheduling.
• Prior experience in supporting or working within a team environment to achieve sales goals is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Sheets.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in time-sensitive situations; aptitude to coordinate multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.

Education:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communications, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.

Compensation:

The base compensation for this position is $20.00 per hour. The base pay represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job.

Our Mission Statement:

* Take care of our customers

* Take care of each other

* Do what we say we are going to do

* Have fun

Diverse Workforce / EEO:

Astound Broadband is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are dedicated to cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected and empowered. Discrimination of any kind has no place here. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business.

FCO (For San Francisco Candidates Only):

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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