Sales Development Representative Intern Summer 2025 - Hybrid

Swank Motion Pictures - St. Louis, MO

Full-time - Intern

Hybrid - St. Louis, MO

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries

About the position

This position seeks a self-disciplined, entrepreneurial, and ambitious team member to support our sales teams in various capacities, including lead generation, lead qualification, sales support, market analysis, customer service, and data management. The ultimate goal of this role is to help build a robust sales pipeline. Qualified candidates must possess a high level of relationship skills and good organizational abilities, which will translate into positive customer service and thorough communication with team members and clients. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying leads through various channels such as phone calls, cold calling, email, and LinkedIn. You will partner closely with Account Executives to ensure strong communication and proper handoff of qualified leads. Additionally, you will provide follow-up support to Account Executives throughout the entire sales cycle, meeting regularly to review activities and opportunities from the prior day. Analyzing existing accounts to identify trends and opportunities in the market will also be a key responsibility. You will manage the account database by entering critical information needed to successfully manage each account. As part of the team, you will help develop strategies to best target potential customers based on trends and patterns observed from customer contact and research. Furthermore, you will meet with the Sales Manager and mentor bi-weekly to discuss the progress of research, resolve questions regarding future directions, and discuss any proposed modifications based upon research results.

Responsibilities

• Identify leads through phone, cold calling, email, and LinkedIn to determine most appropriate next steps
• Partner closely with Account Executives to ensure strong communication and proper hand off of qualified leads
• Provide follow up support to Account Executives through the entire sales cycle
• Meet regularly with Account Executives to review activities and opportunities from the prior day
• Analyze existing accounts to identify trends and opportunities in the market
• Manage account database by entering critical information needed to successfully manage each account
• Help develop strategies to best target potential customers based on trends and patterns observed from customer contact and research
• Meet with the Sales Manager and mentor bi-weekly to discuss the progress of research, resolve questions regarding future directions and discuss any proposed modifications based upon research results

Requirements

• Technical aptitude & proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to assist team members in the completion of tasks and possess strong organizational skills
• Enjoy cold calling
• High level of relationship skills; excellent communication skills
• Keen eye for detail
• Self-starter, team player, independent yet supportive
• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Communications preferred
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Expected graduation date of December 2025 or May of 2026

Benefits

• Introduction to the full sales cycle process, including prospecting, lead generation, and qualifications
• Develop skills in crafting effective phone, email, and LinkedIn communication techniques
• Build relationships and deliver compelling sales pitches to potential clients
• CRM tool software usage to manage leads, track interactions, and gather insights to improve sales strategies
• Work in a fun, supportive, and collaborative environment! Weekly employee engagement opportunities available!
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment
• 401(K) plan eligible
• Company sponsored volunteer time