Global Business Development Intern at South… · Columbia

Summary: The South Carolina Department of Commerce is seeking an Intern for the fall to join their Global Business Development Division. The role involves assisting with various tasks related to economic development, marketing, and event planning to support the state's business initiatives.

Responsibilities:
- Assisting staff with presentations for clients
- Participating in team meetings and brainstorming sessions
- Researching, identifying and compiling prospective companies and decision makers in targeted locations and industries around the world
- Assisting with lead generation to track interest in South Carolina as a business destination while marketing the state
- Input information and maintaining Department of Commerce's Customer Relationship Management database
- Assist with events, trade missions, and trade shows by facilitating logistics, preparing marketing materials, etc
- Conduct research for international companies located within South Carolina as needed
- Assist with trade activities and events as needed

Required Qualifications:
- A high school diploma
- Relevant program experience
- Experience in using Microsoft Office
- Detail-oriented
- Resourceful
- Organized
- Self-motivated
- Passion for economic development and marketing
- Ability to dress in business casual attire
- Prepared to work in a professional, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:
- Event planning skills
- Business experience
- Experience in a related industry

Required Skills: Microsoft Office, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database management, Event planning, Lead generation, Market research