Summer Intern 2026 Business Development and Sales

McLean, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

The Business Development and Sales Intern is responsible for helping Steampunks Customer Relationship Executives identify cultivate and advance customer opportunities and relationships which directly generates new business. You will learn and be responsible for identifying leads qualifying opportunities and support the closing of contracts with new and existing Steampunk clients.

Successful candidates will learn about analyzing industry trends and the competitive landscape; researching new opportunities and potential partners that align to corporate strategy; building relationships with new clients partners and vendors to accelerate growth in new accounts; and participating other government-relevant industry associations to build brand awareness and to cultivate broad relationships for future business pursuits.

Contributions

Works to meet new people and hasthe interpersonal skills to be an active listener who asks probing and relevant questions to shape opportunities
Conducts analysis of competitive and industry trends to identify new vehicles opportunity pipeline and partnerships
Works with capture resources to develop the overall win strategy and performs associated opportunity marketing
Develops organizes and executes client call plans assessing win probability and working with clients to shape acquisition strategies to respond to and win business with new and existing customers
Represents Steampunk within industry associations/groups to increase brand awareness and develop strategic relationships with new partners/vendors
Interacts routinely with all levels of Steampunks organization and owns prioritizes and follows through on action items

Qualifications

Specific qualifications of the ideal candidate include the following:

Interest in IT preferably in business development and sales
Demonstrated interest or experience in navigating Federal acquisitions processes successfully
Good organization presentation and planning skills and experience
Excellent written/verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced high growth environment
Must be a rising Junior or Senior in college
Rising junior or senior current senior
Local to the DMV area

PERSONAL STYLE

Self-motivated confident and entrepreneurial
Thrive in and enjoy a high energy fast-paced environment
He/she will have a proven ability to present an exceptional energetic effervescent engaging and effective leadership style which is manifested in every way through words and action
Intellectual strength with a disruptive thought process and a unique perspective
High moral values confidence humility integrity
Creative and strategic outlook
Thinks above and beyond the day-to-day responsibilities to understand broader strategy
Hands-on operating style and desire to roll up their sleeves and simultaneously provide the vision that inspires confidence and motivates team members at all levels to support growth goals

About steampunk

Identity Statement

As part of the application process you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland Federal Civilian Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an employee owned company we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story visit .

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by participates in the E-Verify program.

Required Experience:

Intern

OverviewThe Business Development and Sales Intern is responsible for helping Steampunks Customer Relationship Executives identify cultivate and advance customer opportunities and relationships which directly generates new business. You will learn and be responsible for identifying leads qualifying o...