2024 Summer Intern - Business Development
Merge Storytelling and Technology
We MERGE storytelling and technology to promote health, wealth and happiness in the world. We help marketing and technology executives engage hearts and connect parts by offering full-service capabilities including strategy, creative communications, experience engineering, performance marketing, media, digital platform development and more.
Promote Health, Wealth & Happiness
We are committed to promoting health, wealth and happiness in the world by partnering with purpose-driven clients in purpose-driven industries such as healthcare, financial services and consumer products. Our health clients are literally on the front lines saving lives. Our wealth clients are changing the financial potential in people's lives. And our consumer clients make lives...a little bit happier every day.
Partner with Clients of Iconic Brands
MERGE has enduring client partnerships with American Express, T-Mobile, LG, Facebook, Adobe, Kate Spade NY, Coach, The North Face, Fidelity, Eaton Vance, BlueCross BlueShield, Abbott, Astellas, Seqirus, Supernus, Boston Scientific, Advocate Aurora Health, Indiana University Health and Marco’s Pizza to name a few.
Work with Poets and PHD’s
With 750+ employees across offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Montreal and New York City, MERGE uses a talent-to-task process that connects our poets and PHD’s which enables clients to think higher and feel deeper about their customers.
Emerge to the Top of Your Career
At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where people with ability, agility and humility can grow and do the best work of their careers.
As our Business Development Intern, you will…
Be Accountable and Responsible
As a Business Development Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting our business growth initiatives. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the advertising industry, learn about client acquisition, and contribute to the expansion of our client portfolio.
- Conduct market research to identify potential clients, industry trends, and competitive landscapes
- Analyze data and compile reports to assist in developing effective business strategies
- Assist in identifying and prospecting potential clients through various channels
- Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop targeted lead lists
- Assist in the preparation of pitch materials and presentations
- Provide support in managing client databases and CRM systems
- Embrace the opportunity to take on diverse tasks assigned by your supportive manager/mentor
These are the qualifications we’re looking for
- Currently enrolled and working towards an undergraduate (rising junior or rising senior) or recent graduate from an accredited college/university who wants to gain experience from an Advertising Agency and bring great experiences to life for people and businesses
- Highly passionate about learning and growing within Business Development
- Basic proficiency in Google Workspace
- Good writing and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
- First Generation college students strongly encouraged to apply
- You must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this role
Duration: 10 weeks between June 3, 2024 - August 8, 2024, 4 days per week (Monday – Thursday)
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And here’s how we live our values at MERGE
- Ability. Mastering our craft
- Agility. Delivering with a growth mindset
- Humility. Collaborating for shared success
MERGE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
MERGE welcomes and celebrates diversity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or people with abilities. We believe that the more diverse we are, the more creative our work will be!
MERGE connects creative pioneers, tech innovators, and data explorers to tackle complex business challenges. Our focus is on empowering ambitious clients in the healthcare and consumer products sectors to achieve their goals through strategic solutions.
- Founded
- Founded 2004
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Professional Services