Business Development Intern (Houston)

Company

Description

Job Summary

Planet Home Lending, LLC is looking to hire an enthusiastic Business Development INTERN who is passionate about sales and marketing and has a genuine interest to learn various aspects of the real estate, financial services and mortgage industry. As a Business Development Intern, you will assist and supporting the business development team with research and analysis of industry trends, marketing, prospective sales and capture activities.

**Cover Letter must be included along with your Resume**

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides research and analysis on market/industry trends and prospective clients/opportunities.
• Supports the maintenance of the client database inputs and updates investor contact information, meeting notes and other critical data points.
• Schedules and coordinates investor meetings and events for the Business Development team, assisting and further developing existing client relationships.
• Participates in sales calls to document prospective client s key business needs and assists with writing business cases.
• Assists in the preparations of in-depth, custom proposals and client presentations.
• Supports the development of marketing materials and other documents to support business development activities.
• Works to develop a strong knowledge and understanding of the competitive landscape.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education

• Applicants should have recently obtained or are obtaining a business or marketing degree
• High School diploma required

Experience

• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Experience with Adobe a plus

Functional/Technical Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
• Must be able to do well on self-paced work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skill with the ability to engage effectively
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Friendly and personable demeanor

Environmental/Physical Demands

• Standard office environment unless otherwise stated
• Some domestic travel may be required

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee. The Company reserves the right to amend or modify this document at any time and without notice.