Business Development Intern
Required skills
- Business Development
- Sales
- Marketing
- Client Research
- Proposal Development
- RFP
- MS Office Suite
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Nice to have
- Salesforce
- CRM
- InDesign
Role summary
SFE is seeking a Business Development Intern to support their sales and marketing efforts in the K-12 foodservice industry. This hands-on internship involves researching prospective clients, generating leads, supporting marketing projects, and contributing to RFP development. The intern will gain experience in sales activities, CRM management (Salesforce preferred), and proposal production, working with various teams to drive revenue growth. The role requires strong MS Office skills, excellent communication and presentation abilities, and a self-motivated attitude. This is a paid internship with a Monday-Friday schedule, offering valuable real-world experience in business development.
Ready to change the world? At SFE, we are fueling students to take on their school day one meal at a time, and we need YOU to help bring those healthy, great tasting meals to their plates every day. With a schedule that follows the school calendar and offers flexible hours, a position in the school cafeteria may be the right fit for you. Competitive wages, nights, weekends and summers off and a great work environment are just a few reasons why our associates join the team. We are looking for individuals who love great food, working with children and being a part of team.
Join SFE's Business Development team for a hands-on internship where you'll gain real-world experience in sales, marketing, and business growth. You'll partner with regional teams to research prospective clients, generate and qualify leads, uncover new business opportunities, support marketing projects, and contribute to RFP (Request for Proposal) development.
This internship offers exposure to the full business development process—from identifying prospective clients and researching market opportunities to understanding client needs and supporting proposals that help win new business. You'll also gain insight into business operations, marketing strategies, and the regulated K-12 foodservice industry while working on projects that directly support SFE's growth.
You Will:
- Aid sales team in achieving planned revenue growth and delivering mutual profitability for SFE and school district partners.
- Print, produce, purchase, and ship promo items and marketing materials for tradeshows/sales endeavors.
- Maintain adequate par levels of marketing materials/equipment.
- Collaborate with several teams to ensure all proposal deadlines are met. Manage sales activities through CRM software (Salesforce). Build reports, dashboards, create record pages and fields, and manage the pipeline report.
- Help schedule and organization of presentations, pre-bid conferences and conference calls.
- Support the proposal production and management process.
- Other duties, as assigned.
You Have:
- Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Business/Communication
- Computer skills: MS Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher InDesign and CRM experience preferred
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Compensation:
$.22/hr.
Key SFE (Southwest Foodservice Excellence) Benefits:
At SFE, we believe great work starts with great people. That's why we offer Monday–Friday, day‑shift schedules, competitive pay, and a benefits package designed to support your life — both at work and at home.
Eligible employees enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) with pre‑tax and Roth options, employer‑contributed Health Savings Accounts, and access to wellness tools like Telemedicine and an Employee Assistance Program. We also offer employee discounts and flexible options when life changes.
If you're looking for stability, work‑life balance, and a company that truly invests in its people, SFE may be the perfect fit.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program
