Business Development Internship

EASTERN TITLE DIVISION

Job Description:

Business Development Internship – National Commercial Services (Title Industry)

Location: Primarily New York City, with exposure to our Hoboken, NJ office and opportunities for client networking or presentations outside the office

Schedule/Hours: 32 hours per week, 4 days per week. This internship is fully in office.

Why This Internship?

This Business Development Internship offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of commercial real estate, sales strategy, and technology. You’ll partner directly with senior leadership and experienced sales professionals to support growth initiatives that drive real business impact.

If you’re interested in client engagement, market strategy, data-driven decision-making, and relationship building, this role provides hands-on exposure to how commercial title insurance teams grow and sustain a successful book of business.

What You’ll Do

As a Business Development Intern, you’ll gain experience across key sales and growth functions, including:

Sales & Business Development

• Learn the tools, strategies, and processes that power effective commercial sales and marketing

• Support initiatives that drive client engagement and long-term growth

Regulatory & Operational Insight

• Develop an understanding of state regulations governing client interactions, marketing, and co-branding

• Learn how sales and production teams collaborate to deliver seamless service

Client Outreach & Engagement

• Participate in outreach initiatives to identify new prospects and strengthen existing client relationships

• Gain insight into how proactive engagement supports long-term business success

CRM & Sales Operations

• Assist with maintaining accurate records of leads, contacts, and activity in CRM systems

• Learn how data tracking supports strategic sales decisions

Market & Industry Research

• Conduct market research using commercial real estate databases to identify trends and opportunities

• Support analysis of market activity and competitive positioning

Public Records Research

• Learn to research commercial property records across multiple states, including deeds, mortgages, and recorded instruments

Social Media & Brand Visibility

• Support professional social media engagement, particularly on LinkedIn

• Assist with content ideas, engagement tracking, and thought leadership initiatives

Technology & Innovation

• Collaborate with the sales team to evaluate corporate-compliant technology and AI tools

• Contribute ideas that enhance sales workflows and operational efficiency

Process Improvement & Projects

• Share ideas to improve existing procedures and help design new workflows

• Participate in team meetings and assist with special projects supporting business development strategy

What You’ll Gain

• A high-level understanding of business growth strategy in commercial title insurance

• Insight into successful title sales practices and relationship management

• Hands-on experience analyzing revenue, resources, and operational efficiency

• Professional exposure to senior leaders and client-facing initiatives

• A strong foundation for careers in commercial real estate, sales, finance, or capital markets

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or a related field

• Strong interest in commercial real estate, capital markets, or insurance

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM tools preferred

• Comfort working with data and conducting online research

• Exposure to tools such as CoStar, social media analytics, or public land record systems is a plus

• Initiative-driven, curious, and eager to contribute

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate in a professional environment

• Professional, personable, and able to communicate effectively via email, phone, Teams, and in person

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