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What You Can Expect Working in the Business Development Intern Position

The Business Development Intern  supports the Market Development and the Sales team by assisting with research  of markets and potential customers, lead generation, CRM (Customer Relations Management) data, AI tool  development, and follow-up activities that help build the sales funnel.  Working alongside the Market Development team and regional sales teams, the  intern will gain hands-on experience in business development, B2B process sales,  customer relationship management, and market analysis while contributing to  active sales initiatives. Learning company culture and business segments by  participating in weekly internship activities and applying those learnings  within the scope of their responsibilities.  

Responsibilities 

· Learns the company’s products and capabilities  and helps communicate relevant information to prospective customers.

· Research potential clients, industries,  projects, and market segments to support lead generation and prospecting  efforts using IIR (Industrial Information Research), Linked In & Sales  Navigator, and company provided AI tools. 

· Learns, prepares and analyses prospect lists,  market development reports, sales funnel reports, and project or industry  summaries used by market development and sales teams.

· Assists with outbound outreach through phone,  email, LinkedIn, and other communication channels under the guidance of the Market  Development team. 

· Learns to create sequences within the CRM to manage  workflow. 

· Enters and updates prospect information,  interaction notes, and follow-up tasks in the CRM system to help maintain  accurate sales records.

· Learn how to cross-market for the other  divisions of Lange including: Site Box Storage, Armoda, CoverSix, and  Diversified Structures.

· Support the coordination of appointments and  qualified leads by working closely with regional sales team members.

· Assists with follow-up communication and  distribution of marketing materials to prospective customers.

· Participates in sales and market development  meetings and supports special projects related to new markets, products, and  business development initiatives. 

· Participate in one or more WIBA - Wichita Independent  Association Events. 

Minimum Qualifications 

· Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor’s  degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Communications, or a related field.

· Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel,  Outlook).

· Ability to use or quickly learn CRM systems and  lead-generation tools such as LinkedIn, company approved and provided AI  tools. 

· Strong verbal, written, listening,  organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks, pay attention  to detail, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications 

· Previous internship, work, customer service, or  sales experience.

· Coursework or exposure related to B2B sales,  marketing, market research, or data analysis. 

· Interest in learning about industries served by  the company, including oil & gas, petrochemical,  government, modular building, and other  developing markets and the use of blast resistant buildings and other safe modular  solutions. 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

· The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

· The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please provide a brief description of your reasonable accommodation to accommodations@lange.us.com 

About The Company

RedGuard builds modular solutions that protect lives and assets. It is made up of innovative product lines and company divisions in the area of modular safe structures, most with threat mitigation. It is the leading authority in blast resistance and a world leader in providing safe, customizable and scalable modular buildings. The company’s dedication to meet each of its customer’s unique needs—from initial design to installation and beyond—combined with its unsurpassed standards for quality and overall safety makes it the go-to manufacturer in several industries.   

RedGuard is driven by a passion for product innovation, and developing turnkey solutions that raise the bar in both personalization and protection for customers across industries and around the globe. It is dedicated to five key disciplines: concept, design, build, install and operation. Its success across industries has led some of the world's largest organizations to trust their employees' lives to RedGuard's products and brands. 

For more information, visit https://redguard.com/

The compensation range provided for this role is an estimate based on available market data. The actual amount may vary considering the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please discuss the flexibility and details of our compensation philosophy with your recruiter.