Business Development Research Support Intern - Summer 2027
DMA
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- Location
- Chicago, United States
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time, Internship
- Posted
- Oct 26
- 1 day ago
Career path
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About the company
DMA
Management consulting · 501 to 1,000 employees
As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:
What you'll do
- Conduct prospecting research
- Assist the team with monthly reporting
- Identify/update email addresses resulting from company webinars and email campaigns
- Assist team members with targeted company information needed for research projects
- Aid the marketing team and provide webinar support (pre, post, and during)
- Assist with the creation of agreements, proposals, and process agreements
- Complete other projects as assigned such as 10-k Annual Review, refreshing Major Presence States research, and Database Client Account update
What you need
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited university (junior standing or below)
- Strong internet research skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Less than 10% travel required
- Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
- Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds
- Frequent repetitive motions with hands
Key skills
Strong internet research skillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word
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Perks
- Employee stock ownership program
- Company paid parental leave
- Generous time off package
- Multiple benefit plans
- work/life balance
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As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:
2026 Great Places to Work Certified
Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)
Company paid parental leave
Generous time off package
Multiple benefit plans , eligibility begins on day one of employment
Culturally focused on work/life balance, and the overall wellness of our employees
Position Summary
The BD & Research Support Intern researches and gathers data on prospects and current clients, and ensures accurate information is entered and maintained in the CRM Database to support the regional business development process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct prospecting research
Assist the team with monthly reporting
Identify/update email addresses resulting from company webinars and email campaigns
Assist team members with targeted company information needed for research projects
Aid the marketing team and provide webinar support (pre, post, and during)
Assist with the creation of agreements, proposals, and process agreements
Complete other projects as assigned such as 10-k Annual Review, refreshing Major Presence States research, and Database Client Account update
Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Qualifications
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited university (junior standing or below)
Strong internet research skills
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
Good verbal and written communication skills
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Work Schedule: Regular, 40 hours/week
Travel: Less than 10% travel required
Physical Activity:
Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds
Frequent repetitive motions with hands
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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category covered by applicable federal, state, or local law. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all employment policies, procedures, and practices, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, work assignments, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
It is DMA's policy to make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at HRDepartment@dmainc.com or 800-309-2110 and choosing selection 6.