Job Application for Business Development Associate (Sales Intern) at Kinexus Group

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This is a part-time internship expected to work 15-20 hours a week.

OUR ORGANIZATION:

HR Collaborative is a part of the Kinexus Group family of organizations. Kinexus Group, recognized as one of Nonprofit Times 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Best Nonprofits to Work For, is a cutting-edge community development organization with growing initiatives to create an economically thriving Michigan. We are change agents who create solutions for business, workforce, and community challenges to promote economic vitality. 

THE TEAM:

HR Collaborative is a mission-driven HR consulting and staffing firm helping businesses build better workplaces. We’re passionate about connecting strategy, people, and performance — and we’re looking for a curious, driven intern to help grow our impact.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sales Intern supports our sales and marketing team in identifying prospects, nurturing leads, and maintaining CRM data integrity. This role is ideal for a motivated student or early-career professional who wants hands-on experience in B2B sales, relationship management, and business development strategy. You’ll work directly with the sales team to assist in pipeline management, lead research, proposal preparation, and client outreach initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct market and prospect research to identify new business opportunities
Update and maintain CRM records (e.g., HubSpot)
Support proposal development, client presentations, and follow-up communications
Assist with tracking key performance metrics and preparing sales reports
Collaborate with marketing on lead generation campaigns and content initiatives
Attend team meetings, take notes, and summarize actionable next steps
Shadow sales calls and client meetings to observe consultative selling techniques
Perform administrative tasks related to scheduling, documentation, and sales operations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational habits
Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace; familiarity with CRM tools preferred
Comfortable with outreach and data entry tasks
Self-starter with curiosity, enthusiasm, and a learning mindset

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN:

Real-world experience in B2B sales and relationship management
Exposure to CRM systems, sales analytics, and professional communication
Mentorship from experienced sales and business leaders
The opportunity to contribute directly to a growing organization’s success
Potential for future part-time or full-time opportunities

We have a unique culture that requires us to be BOLD, INSPIRATIONAL, ENTREPRENEURIAL and INCLUSIVE. We spend more waking hours with each other than we do with family or friends, so finding someone that adds to our culture is extremely important. It is our goal to inspire positive economic change one person, one business and one community at a time.

Kinexus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids, reasonable accommodations and or services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center: 711 Voice and TDD. Kinexus is a partner of American Job Centers.

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