Join our team in Lexington, KY as a Business Development Intern. You'll work alongside our Sales team to build core business development skills and gain hands‑on exposure to the Salesforce ecosystem.In this role, you'll help drive growth by building meaningful client relationships and supporting customers as they achieve their goals with Salesforce.Our part‑time, paid internship program is 8-12 weeks, depending on the term, and will provide you with the hard skills needed to be successful in the technology industry. You'll closely work alongside top industry leaders, shadowing real client calls and internal meetings, creating a team‑focused case study based on real client scenarios, and of course, experiencing a fun and flexible team culture at one of the top Salesforce partners in the country. After successful completion of the program, you'll have gained hands‑on Salesforce knowledge, communication and presentation skills, networking and career development, and much more!Certification reimbursements, specifically within the Salesforce and Snowflake ecosystemsOpportunities for accelerated growth, learning tangible technical skills, networking, and career guidance and supportResponsibilitiesSupport a world class outbound prospecting process by working alongside our Sales team via phone, email, LinkedIn, etc with the goal of finding qualified prospective Coastal customers.Partner with Coastal Business Development Representatives & Client Advisors to support winning new business growing Coastal's market share.Maintain accurate reporting and lead records in SalesforceSchedule and shadow introductory calls, organize and take thorough notes on prospectsUse your exceptional communication skills to support various Business Development teams at CoastalBuild lasting relationships within the Salesforce community, staying ahead of trends and opportunities.Keep up with technical updates in Salesforce, continuously enhancing your knowledge.Embrace a consultative sales approach, focusing on solving client problems rather than just selling a product and develop your Business Development skillsRequired Skills, Education and ExperienceInterest in sales or sales development in SaaS tech or a high‑growth environmentJunior or Senior majoring in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or Technology at a University in the Lexington area; Interns must be able to commute to our Lexington office location weeklyEngaging and compelling customer service skills – high cognitive empathy and ability to craft stories tailored to the customerA dynamic individual with a passion for technology sales and winningEager to learn, adapt, and grow in a fast‑paced environmentA team player who thrives in collaborative settingsA builders mentality who thrives in collaborative environmentsA tireless positive attitude with strong grit, especially when navigating uncharted territoriesAn excellent communicator with a knack for building relationshipsDetail oriented & process drivenMust have full‑time permanent US work authorizationAdditional RequirementsExperience working with the Salesforce platformPrior internship experience in Sales, Marketing, or Technology#J-18808-Ljbffr