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Business Development Intern - Summer 2023 Internship

NFP
Internship Description: We are seeking a bright and energetic individual to become an integral part of our team, and assist our producers with business development activities. Our 10 week Summer Intern Program is designed to provide students a challenging, meaningful and supportive experience. The Summer Intern orientation offers a thorough overview of the company and the opportunity to learn from several senior leaders. The Summer Intern Program also includes challenges, mentoring, philanthropic and networking opportunities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Initiate, qualify, and develop new business opportunities through inbound and outbound marketing activities
  • Assist business executives with registering for NFP-sponsored conferences, events, and webinars
  • Through research identify prospects and build prospecting lists
  • Manage and organize event and project deliverables
  • Coordinate introductory meetings and assist with discovery appointments
  • Meet key metrics including making a certain number of phone calls per week and per month
  • Answer and refer phone and email inquiries
  • May assist team in scheduling meetings
  • Attend seminars and classes related to the department
  • Participate in training regarding carrier products and systems
  • Perform other duties as assigned
 
Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to apply problem-solving skills to complete tasks
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office products and/or other computer software systems
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with a positive attitude, proactive mindset, and entrepreneurial spirit
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to multitask
  • Ability to communicate and interface effectively with CEOs, CFOs, Executive Staff, and Human Resources professionals.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills
  • Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and verbal communications
  • Strong typing skills
  • Experience using a CRM system (preferred)
  • Be willing to work up to 40 hours per week
 
Education and/or Experience: 
  • Pursuing BA/BS degree currently with a graduation date before June 2023
  • 0-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Interest in Insurance Industry
 
Who We Are
We’re NFP, a five-time Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. We are also recognized as an Elite 2018 Agency award winner named as a Top Employee Benefits Firm. We are a leading Insurance Broker and Consultant that provides Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty, and Retirement and Individual Private Client solutions to help our clients reach and realize their goals because we believe business is personal. Our personal commitment to our team and our clients have created long-lasting and successful relationships across our growing 300+ nationwide offices and 17 international locations. To learn more, please visit: https://www.nfp.com/