Business Development Intern - Summer 2027

DuCharme McMillen & Associates, Inc. • Full-time • Chicago, United States of America • 3w ago

As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:

2026 Great Places to Work Certified
Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)
Company paid parental leave
Generous time off package
Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment
Culturally focused on work/life balance, and the overall wellness of our employees

Position Summary

TheIntern,Practice Development supports the business development team byassistingwith outreach, research, and coordination of prospective client activities. This role provides exposure to DMA’s sales process, client engagement strategies, and service offerings whilesupporting business development initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assistwith outreach to prospective clients via phone and email to support meeting scheduling efforts
Help coordinate and prepare for meetings with prospective clients, including calendar scheduling and materials preparation
Support practice development leaders in executing outreach strategies and tracking engagement activities
Research prospective clients and industries to understand potential business needs
Assistinidentifyingpotential opportunities and aligning them with DMA services and solutions
Maintainaccuraterecords of outreach activities and update internal systems as directed
Support development of prospective client lists and sales leads through research and data gathering
Assistin preparing responses to common client questions or objections
Participate in internal meetings to gain understanding of DMA services, business initiatives, and sales processes
Collaborate with marketing and business development teams on projects and initiatives
Helpmaintainorganization of documentation, contact lists, and sales tracking tools
Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Qualifications

Currently pursuing aBachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field
Interest in sales, business development, or client-facing roles
Strong verbal and written communication skills,organizationalskillsand attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Intermediateproficiencywith Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams;Excel)
Strong listening skills and willingness to learn
Self-motivated with a positive, professional attitude

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work Schedule:Part-time, 29 hours/week
Travel:None
Physical Activity:
oProlonged periods of sitting and computer use
oAbility to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds
oFrequent repetitive motions with hands

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category covered by applicable federal, state, or local law. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all employment policies, procedures, and practices, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, work assignments, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

It is DMA's policy to make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at [email protected] or 800-309-2110 and choosing selection 6.

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