Sales & Marketing Summer Intern at JDA Worldwide

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

2500.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales, Marketing strategy, Business development, Client engagement, Adobe InDesign, Proposal development, Market research, Content development, Social media, Data analysis, Communication, Project management, Microsoft Office, CRM, Dropbox, Relationship building

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

Description JDA Worldwide is a full-service marketing agency serving national, emerging, and category-leading brands since 2003. For over 20 years, JDA Worldwide has partnered with purpose-driven brands to achieve real, lasting results. We’re more than a transactional agency—we carefully select clients and commit to creativity and accountability. Our culture emphasizes high grace and high expectations, fostering a kind and talented team that’s hard on the work and good to each other. We believe the best is yet to come because we're building it together. Headquartered in downtown Indianapolis, JDA has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for 5 consecutive years. And we aren’t done growing. Having been named to the Inc. 5000 list for 9 consecutive years, we are looking to add more talent to our ambitious team. JDA’s state-of-the-art office is filled with curious, kind people working alongside purpose-driven clients such as Biglife, Unitus, and Museum of the Bible. We hope you'll consider joining our team for the summer! We are seeking a highly motivated Sales & Marketing Summer Intern to support our business development and marketing efforts. This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate interested in gaining hands-on experience in agency sales, marketing strategy, and client engagement. You’ll work closely with our leadership team to help identify new opportunities, support client outreach, and contribute to marketing initiatives that drive real business growth. Prolific is the parent company of JDA Worldwide, a full-service marketing agency. Check out our website to learn more: https://jdaworldwide.com/ Key Responsibilities: Sales & Business Development Support Support the planning, development, and execution of business proposals, RFPs (Requests for Proposals), case studies, and other new business materials Organize and maintain the company's library of proposal decks and case studies using InDesign and Dropbox Research and identify prospective clients across key industries (nonprofit, healthcare, sports, education, consumer brands) Assist in building targeted prospect lists and outreach strategies Collaborate with internal team members to gather content, data, and visuals needed for new business submissions Help track proposal status, deadlines, and follow-up communications Help coordinate and prepare for client meetings and presentations Assist with additional marketing, sales, and business development tasks as needed Marketing & Strategy Support Assist in developing go-to-market strategies and campaign ideas Conduct competitive and market research to inform client recommendations Support content development (email campaigns, social media, thought leadership) Help analyze performance data and summarize insights Agency Exposure & Learning Collaborate with internal teams across brand, creative, digital, PR, and paid media Participate in internal brainstorming sessions and client strategy discussions Gain exposure to full-cycle agency sales—from prospecting to proposal development What You’ll Gain Real-world experience in a fast-paced, full-service marketing agency Direct exposure to agency leadership and client strategy Hands-on involvement in new business development and marketing execution A strong foundation in sales strategy, storytelling, and relationship building Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, purpose-driven client work Requirements Currently pursuing a B.S./B.A. in Marketing, Sales, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field Familiarity with Adobe InDesign or a strong willingness to learn Strong written and verbal communication skills Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); familiarity with CRM tool is a plus A proactive, team-player attitude with a keen eye for detail Experience with (or willingness to learn) Dropbox or similar file management platforms Interest in Sales, Marketing, and client-facing work The responsibilities are many, various, and not limited to those listed above. Benefits Interns will be compensated $2,500 for the summer Interns will be provided a spot for parking downtown Interns will enjoy various meals and team building opportunities Location: JDA Worldwide, Downtown Indianapolis – 135 N Pennsylvania St. 25th Floor Duration: 10 weeks: June 8th – August 13th Hybrid Schedule: Interns are expected to report to the office every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9am-3pm for the duration of the internship. Work outside the office is also expected to complete projects on time.

Responsibilities

The intern will support business development by creating proposals, conducting market research, and assisting with client outreach. They will also contribute to marketing initiatives and collaborate with internal teams across various agency departments.