As a Business Development Intern, you'll assist with inbound and outbound sales calls, manage CRM databases, schedule appointments, and prepare reports, all while gaining hands-on experience in business development and sales.
About Our Company:
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix℠ hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.
About the Position:
We are seeking a motivated Business Development Intern to join our team over the summer. This role will provide hands-on experience in Business Development and Sales . The intern will work closely with our Head of Channel & BD, Business Development Representative and other members of various sales teams in the US and Canada, gaining valuable insights and practical skills in Technology Sales. The internship will run for 10 weeks, up to 40 hours a week, commencing on June 1st, and concluding by August 7th.
This is an excellent opportunity for a student looking to gain practical experience in Business Development/Sales. If you are interested in Sales, ready to learn and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you!
What you will assist with daily:
- Field a high volume of B2B inbound sales calls and emails daily
- Assemble and organize targeted outbound calling campaigns for appointment setting
- Respond to & vet marketing qualified leads
- Perform B2B outbound calls daily
- Schedule qualified appointments for the outside sales team
- Achieve or exceed defined measurable business objectives for your position
- Collaborate with sales and marketing department team members to set defined number of qualified sales appointments
- Manage and update a Customer Relations Management (CRM) database and marketing platform with clear, concise summaries
- Communicate clearly and thoroughly with management and team members
- Prepare accurate reports on a daily, weekly or monthly basis as defined by management
- Other duties that may be assigned to meet business needs
What makes you a good fit: (Qualifications)
- Successful candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program from an accredited college / university as a rising junior / senior.
- Proactive and self-motivated, ability to work remotely
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to be assertive and persuasive without being aggressive
- Ability to navigate corporate structures to identify decision makers and determine buying process
- Excellent computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity working within a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system (NetSuite experience preferred) & proficiency in marketing platform (HubSpot preferrable)
- Extremely strong work ethic
- A will to win and do what it takes to make the team successful
- Excellent Time Management and organization skills
- Active listening skills
- Ability to multi-task, learn quickly and think quickly
- Aptitude to work in a rapidly changing environment- desire to adapt to changing work requirements
- Self-reliant, reliable, and motivated
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Persistent nature and excellent follow-up skills
- French language (written and verbal) given priority consideration
***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at [email protected] or call 720-940-2551.
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Cologix’ data centers are ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. These certifications demonstrate Cologix’s commitment to both information security and environmental stewardship. At Cologix, protecting information assets and minimizing environmental impacts are everyone’s responsibility.
Cologix employees are responsible for:
• Understanding and following Cologix’s information security, cybersecurity, privacy,
and environmental management policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensuring conformance with the requirements of both the Information Security
Management System (ISMS) and the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Remaining vigilant and reporting any information security or environmental incidents,
vulnerabilities, risks, or non-conformities to the appropriate teams.
• Actively participating in Cologix’s efforts to maintain and improve information security
and environmental performance.
Top Skills
Hubspot
Microsoft Office Suite
NetSuite
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