Gesture · 4 hours ago
Business Development & Sales Representative Intern
Los Angeles, CA
Internship
Remote
Intern
$700/mo - $1,600/mo
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Responsibilities
Help to set up in-office and local networking events to host and attend in order to generate business leads.
Conduct field research and market analysis to identify potential leads and business opportunities
Engage with prospects at in-person events, conferences, and networking opportunities to introduce Gesture’s services and generate interest.
Collect and qualify leads through face-to-face interactions, gathering essential contact information for follow-up.
Support in developing and delivering sales pitches tailored to prospective clients, focusing on Gesture's unique value propositions.
Manage lead follow-ups & reach out to qualified leads through phone calls, emails, and in-person meetings to initiate further conversations and gauge interest.
Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to ensure leads are captured, tracked, and nurtured through the sales pipeline.
Assist in setting up and attending field-based lead generation events, pop-ups, and activations.
Assist with outreach campaigns to drive new business; collaborate with marketing on targeted messaging and promotions.
Provide feedback to the team on market trends, competitor activity, and potential sales opportunities discovered in the field.
Support the creation of field marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, and presentations.
Collaborate with the internal team to ensure seamless transition of leads to the next phase of the sales process.
Assist in pulling together customer campaigns in-house for fulfillment.
Qualification
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Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to approach and engage with potential clients in person.
Self-starter with excellent time management and organizational skills.
Comfortable with follow-up outreach via phone, email, and in-person, with the ability to engage and qualify leads.
Strong interest in business development, sales, and relationship building.
Willingness to travel locally and attend in-person events.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing priorities.
Preferred
Prior experience in sales, customer service, or lead generation is a plus.
Benefits
Real-world experience in business development and lead generation.
Hands-on learning opportunities working with a dynamic and experienced team.
Exposure to a rapidly growing tech-driven company and its business strategies.
Networking opportunities with industry professionals.
Exposure to sales & marketing techniques and best practices.
Company
Gesture
Gesture is a modernized gifting platform, built to easily send custom gifts, faster than sending a Venmo.
Founded in 2017
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$3MKey Investors
Decathlon Capital Partners
2024-07-01Undisclosed· $1M
2024-04-02Debt Financing· undefined
2022-04-01Seed· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Erica Adelman
Head Of Partnerships
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