About Our Company:
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix℠ hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.
About the Position:
We are seeking a motivated Business Development Intern to join our team over the summer. This role will provide hands-on experience in Business Development and Sales . The intern will work closely with our Head of Channel & BD, Business Development Representative and other members of various sales teams in the US and Canada, gaining valuable insights and practical skills in Technology Sales. The internship will run for 10 weeks, up to 40 hours a week, commencing on June 1st, and concluding by August 7th.
This is an excellent opportunity for a student looking to gain practical experience in Business Development/Sales. If you are interested in Sales, ready to learn and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you!
What you will assist with daily:
Field a high volume of B2B inbound sales calls and emails dailyAssemble and organize targeted outbound calling campaigns for appointment settingRespond to & vet marketing qualified leadsPerform B2B outbound calls dailySchedule qualified appointments for the outside sales teamAchieve or exceed defined measurable business objectives for your positionCollaborate with sales and marketing department team members to set defined number of qualified sales appointmentsManage and update a Customer Relations Management (CRM) database and marketing platform with clear, concise summariesCommunicate clearly and thoroughly with management and team membersPrepare accurate reports on a daily, weekly or monthly basis as defined by managementOther duties that may be assigned to meet business needs
What makes you a good fit: (Qualifications)
Successful candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program from an accredited college / university as a rising junior / senior.Proactive and self-motivated, ability to work remotelyStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to be assertive and persuasive without being aggressiveAbility to navigate corporate structures to identify decision makers and determine buying process Excellent computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity working within a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system (NetSuite experience preferred) & proficiency in marketing platform (HubSpot preferrable)Extremely strong work ethicA will to win and do what it takes to make the team successfulExcellent Time Management and organization skillsActive listening skillsAbility to multi-task, learn quickly and think quicklyAptitude to work in a rapidly changing environment- desire to adapt to changing work requirementsSelf-reliant, reliable, and motivatedExcellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsPersistent nature and excellent follow-up skillsFrench language (written and verbal) given priority consideration***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at recruiting@cologix.com or call 720-940-2551.
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• Understanding and following Cologix’s information security, cybersecurity, privacy,
and environmental management policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensuring conformance with the requirements of both the Information Security
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• Actively participating in Cologix’s efforts to maintain and improve information security
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