Financial Sales Intern at Premium Merchant Funding in New York, NY

Summary: Premium Merchant Funding is a fast-growing leader in alternative business lending, dedicated to helping small and medium-sized businesses. The Financial Sales Intern will gain hands-on experience in business development, assist with lead generation, client support, and collaborate with the sales team to develop sales skills. Responsibilities: - Lead Generation: Assist with prospecting, outreach, and identifying potential clients who would benefit from our financial products - Client Support: Help manage client relationships and provide support in onboarding and follow-up, ensuring seamless transactions - Sales Assistance: Work closely with our sales team to develop your understanding of needs-based selling and refine your communication skills - Team Collaboration: Engage in daily team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and collaborative projects, contributing ideas and learning from experienced professionals Required Qualifications: - A strong desire to learn, grow, and excel in a sales environment - Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)—you're personable, professional, and know how to connect with people - Tech-savvy, with proficiency in Google Sheets, Microsoft Office, and PDF editors - Strong organizational skills—ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting - Academic focus in Economics, Business Management, Marketing, Psychology, or Communications - A genuine interest in small business and a curiosity for needs-based sales - A proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to collaborate and contribute to the team Required Skills: Sales, Small business lending Important Skills: Google Sheets, Microsoft Office, Needs-based selling Nice-to-Have Skills: Proactive attitude, Communication skills, Organizational skills, Team collaboration