Global Business Development Intern

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

Skills

• 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
• Event planning skills
• Business experience
• Experience in a related industry

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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

Nice to Haves

• Event planning skills
• Business experience
• Experience in a related industry