THE ROLE

We're looking for an enthusiastic and driven Business Development Interns to support our sales team through the development of qualified leads that result in achieving our business goals. If you're looking for career growth, this position will provide you with the training needed for a future in sales. 

Your role will include conducting outbound prospecting campaigns (both call and e-mail) and processing inbound sales inquiries to identify sales opportunities. You will work closely with the sales team to qualify leads and move them through the sales funnel. 

This is a temporary non-exempt role that reports to the Business Development Manager.  Summer interns will work 30-40 hours per week from May 24- August 20.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Execute all job duties in alignment with Dispatch’s core values, mission, and purpose

• Act ethically, with integrity and complies with legal standards to deliver an environment that promotes respect, innovation, and creativity

• Encourage and foster an inclusive environment.  An environment where the strengths and expertise of our workforce are welcomed, amplified and exhibited in the work at Dispatch

• Generate new business opportunities to fuel the pipeline in an assigned vertical or territory in partnership with an assigned sales team

• Outbound prospecting via cold calling, email, and marketing campaigns

• Uncover a prospects’ business challenges and identify relevant new business opportunities, while highlighting the Dispatch value proposition 

• Develop an in-depth understanding of Dispatch, industry trends, and competition

• Manage, track, and report on all sales activities and results using our CRM

• Work closely with sales management to develop targeted lists, call strategies, and messaging to drive opportunities for new business 

• Collaborate with the sales team to share best practices and make recommendations to more effectively close sales and ensure customer loyalty 

• Work effectively with internal departments to deliver the best solution for the client and ensure an excellent experience 

• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Currently pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university with an interest in Sales, Marketing, or Business

• Proficiency in English 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate at multiple levels of the organization 

• A customer service orientation, problem solving, and relationship building skills (required) 

• Ability to work independently, take direction, take ownership and complete work

• Google Suite experience (preferred) 

• High degree of accuracy, care and attention to detail

ABOUT US

Dispatch is a technology-based company that redefines the way same-day deliveries are made in the B2B space. With our network of independent contractor drivers, Dispatch puts suppliers, businesses, and technicians in control of local deliveries with real-time tracking and transparency. We strive to deliver the best value and service to our customers every day.

Dispatch started in the Twin Cities, but is now in dozens of markets across the country. With all of this growth, we maintain a strong focus on our company culture. Dispatch operates on five core values: People First, Belief, Speed to Value, Driven to Deliver, and Transparency. If you connect with these values, we’d love to learn more about you!

We want people of all backgrounds to feel excited and comfortable in working at Dispatch. Our job description lists required skills as well as nice to have. If you have all the required skills but only some or none of the nice to haves, please still apply. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.