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American Clean Power Association (ACP)
Actively hiring
Intern, Events Business Development
- Workplace
- On-site
- Commitment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Intern
- Salary
- $20/hr
- Posted
Location
Washington, United States
The Events Business Development Intern will support the Event Sales & Business Development team during a busy conference planning period. This role provides hands-on experience in event sales, sponsorship fulfillment, exhibitor management, customer service, and conference operations. The intern will work closely with Sales, Logistics, and Vendor partners to support pre-conference planning activities, exhibitor communications, sales outreach, and administrative projects that contribute to the success of large-scale industry events.
Responsibilities
- Review exhibitor booth design submissions to ensure compliance with event rules and regulations.
- Approve or decline booth designs based on established guidelines and communicate decisions to exhibitors professionally and promptly.
- Coordinate with the General Service Contractor (GSC) regarding booth-related inquiries, compliance issues, and exhibitor support needs.
- Communicate with exhibitors and sponsors to ensure collection of required items, such as logos, Booth Designs/renderings, Certificates of Insurance (COI’s), payments, and other items to support fulfillment.
- Assist exhibitors and sponsors with event-related questions and requests.
- Conduct outreach to prospective partners through phone calls and email campaigns.
- Support lead generation and prospect research initiatives.
- Assist with sales pipeline management and CRM data entry.
- Track outreach efforts and assist with follow-up communications.
- Prepare and update sales materials, prospect lists, and account information for business development efforts.
- Partner with the Coordinator to manage a high volume of inbound and outbound phone calls and emails, responding to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Escalate complex issues to appropriate team members when necessary.
- Maintain accurate records of communications and partner interactions.
- Assist with exhibitor and sponsor fulfillment tracking.
- Help maintain event records, databases, and internal project trackers.
- Provide general administrative support to the Business Development team as needed.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, Sales, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with sharp attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely response to internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
- Professional, positive, and solution-oriented attitude.
Nice to have
- Customer service experience preferred.