Business Development (Sales) Internship Program
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Job Description
About Company
Formee Holdings is a multinational organisation that develops a portfolio of new and exciting brands in the tech and retail spaces. The company operates as a fast-growing edu-tech company, emphasizing innovation, independence, flexibility, and personal growth.
Formee Holdings has developed world-class products and believes that education should be accessible to everyone, no matter their location.
Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, Formee Holdings also maintains offices in Malaysia, India, Canada, China, Philippines, Korea, the USA, and the UK.
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Job Description
• Job Title: Business Development (Sales) Internship Program
• Reporting To: Partnership Director
• Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
• Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
The Opportunity
This internship program is designed to provide an enriching learning experience for recent graduates aiming to kick-start their careers. It offers an excellent chance for professional development within a supportive and dynamic environment. The specific discipline sought is Business Development (Sales).
The internship is a paid 3–6-month contract spanning the spring to summer period, with the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent position based on performance.
Roles & Responsibilities
Interns will be responsible for a variety of tasks supporting business development and sales, including:
• Assisting in researching prospective education providers in the UK and USA to build a database aligned with Formee Express’s values.
• Supporting outreach efforts by drafting emails and scheduling calls to connect with universities, colleges, and schools.
• Helping prepare presentation materials to showcase the benefits of the Formee Express platform to potential partners.
• Tracking leads and compiling data for weekly/monthly activity reports for management.
• Contributing ideas to a customer care guide for education providers to support future onboarding.
• Researching key UK and USA education regulations to ensure compliance awareness.
• Assisting in sales outreach via phone, email, and in-person to generate leads and support client engagement.
• Supporting the sales team with tasks such as updating CRM systems and preparing client materials.
About You
Candidates should meet the following criteria:
• Recently graduated from their respective course.
• Eager to learn and broaden their skills.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate the capacity to deal effectively with multiple tasks and competing demands.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ideally have 1+ year of customer service experience.
To be considered for the role, applicants must submit their application, including a cover letter addressing what they aim to gain from the internship, and a current resume. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
