Business Development Intern

Business Development Intern Job Description

OBP is an independent, full-service agency designed to unlock business potential through the application of strategy, creativity, communications, and technology.

What started as a small shop with a vision to help brands reach rural audiences is now a specialized agency uniquely positioned to help those same brands – and numerous others – connect with all audiences across an ever-changing media landscape. 

The work we do helps people grow food, careers, and families. It helps them build businesses, buildings, and memories. Things we believe matter more than marketing alone. 

Our intern program has received high marks from previous graduates for enhancing students’ market value through real-life, hands-on experience. Our interns gain a better understanding of the advertising/marketing/communications industry and develop valuable career contacts. They may even be offered regular full-time opportunities with OBP. Our internship program will start on June 2nd, 2025 and go through August 1st, 2025.

OBP is searching for a self-starter who is eager to learn, detail oriented, and self-sufficient to join our team for mentorship as a Business Development Intern. The ideal candidate for this position has experience with leadership, contracts, and research and development.

Job Duties:

• Researching prospective clients coming in. You will research the decision maker on LinkedIn, gauge other active agencies this prospective client works with, and other intel as needed
• Assist with data migration to a new platform and organizing both new and old files
• Assisting with research on any upcoming proposals
• Other duties as requested or required

Experience Requirements:

• Current junior, senior, or recent college graduate who is pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in marketing, sales, business, advertising, agriculture, or other relative major with strong academic performance.
• Detail oriented
• Self-sufficient
• Leadership
• Contracts
• Research and development

Compensation: Interns will be paid an hourly rate during their internship (+OT when applicable)

We have a team-focused approach and are looking for interns who share the same values. 

OBP is an Affirmative Action Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.