POSITION:
Summer Intern: Business Development

JOB DESCRIPTION
AgencySacks is seeking a strategic, proactive intern to assist with new business development, prospect management, and outreach. The Business Development intern will work directly with the agency President and other key stakeholders on all New Business initiatives and sales efforts for the agency. Along with prospect outreach, this role will also be tasked with leading development of new business pitch materials and agency operational processes and documents. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with a team to drive impact in a high exposure role, and will be a great fit for someone that wants to be part of new business development, is interested in sales, and has a passion for luxury brands. 

Internship is unpaid, however interns will receive a monthly Metro card and we are willing to offer this internship for credit. Full time availability preferred. June-August (date flexible).


ABOUT US
AgencySacks is a boutique agency located in Manhattan focusing on marketing for high-end brands in the consumer goods, real estate, and travel industries. Leveraging a keen understanding of the subtle rational and emotional drivers that guide purchasing decisions, we use sound strategy and exceptional creative to elevate our clients’ brands and drive desire. Past and current clients include Cartier, Diageo, Leading Hotels, Related Real Estate, American Express, and Wüsthof Knives, among many, many others.


THE RIGHT CANDIDATE

  • Has strong writing, research, and documentation skills

  • Is an organized and highly reliable problem solver 

  • Is driven and proactive, and excels in a fast-paced environment

  • Can work well independently as well as in cross-functional teams to formulate creative solutions to challenges

  • Is flexible, engaging, and a self-starter capable of managing multiple projects as well as senior team members

  • Communicates clearly and with confidence, strong presentation skills

  • Has an ability to make cold calls with professional phone voice

  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and be flexible as long hours are necessary while preparing for a pitch

  • Keen eye for good layout, design and exceptional attention to detail

  • Is comfortable with the complete Microsoft office suite and Apple IOs, specifically Keynote

  •  Experience with business development, prospecting, and lead nurturing is a plus


TASKS MAY INCLUDE

  •  Coordinating and following up on all initiatives as assigned by new business lead and President

  • Developing prospect lists, category brand research and brand analysis

  • Project management of all new business materials and coordination with creative and production teams and timeline supervision


  • Maintaining and managing the company’s new business mailing lists and e-mail blasts

  • Setting up and maintaining New Business databases and files of written materials for quick and easy access for RFP process

  • Assisting with operations process documentation

  • General research and competitive analysis

  • Contacting and tracking potential prospects as part of the lead nurturing process

  • Multitasking while proactively seeking opportunities to support the team


CONTACT

Interested and qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter explaining their experience and why they are a great fit, along with a link or PDF containing a writing sample (under 10MB) to Shannon Robichaud at srobichaud@agencysacks.com.