The benefits of working as a student or part time employee of IHETS include, but are not limited to:
     • Paid/unpaid opportunities
     • Co-op and for-credit opportunities
     • Career networking
     • Flexible hours
     • Hands-on interactive learning
     • Supervision by trained professionals
     • Participation in a mentoring program
     • Free parking

Positions available for Fall 2010 (08/16/2010 - 01/07/2011)
• Business Development Associate

All interested candidates should email their cover letter and resume to employment@ihets.org with the position title in the subject line.

Business Development Associate

POSITION PURPOSE
The Business Development Associate is an hourly internship position that supports IHETS’ member engagement and marketing initiatives including lead generation, customer relationship management, sales forecasting, and additional sales-related activities as needed. This internship requires a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week during the summer and a minimum 20 hours per week during the fall/spring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the functions listed below. The list is not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned. IHETS will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
• Prepare weekly sales status reports
• Assist with sales forecasting
• Engage and follow up with customers; log interactions using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
• Prepare customer presentations and technology demonstrations
• Assess competitive market conditions
• Support inside sales activities with designated customers
• Support marketing and service initiatives
          
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or related experience:
• Graduate or undergraduate students should be enrolled in their institution’s business, marketing or related program with a 3.0 GPA or higher, working toward a degree
• Familiarity with sales and marketing concepts and terms; previous sales experience highly desirable
• Previous information technology experience is desirable, but not required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential function satisfactorily. IHETS will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Strong communication, listening, and presentation skills
• Ability to perform focused work with a strong attention to detail
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively in a team environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands listed below are representative of those that an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions. IHETS will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for periods of time and to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.