Business Development Intern-Corporate - Rochester, NH

Albany International Corp. is a global advanced textiles and materials processing company. The company has two core businesses, The Machine Clothing segment is the world's leading producer of custom-designed fabrics and belts essential to production in the paper, nonwovens, and other process industries and Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is a rapidly growing supplier of highly engineered composite parts for the aerospace industry.

Job Purpose

The Business Development Intern will be part of a new and successful high-performance team, assisting the research of new tech markets related to our core business segments and industrialized products. By collaborating with employees and participating in special projects, the intern will gain valuable insights and Hands-on experience in business development, sales, and market strategy.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in business analysis of current Albany markets and potential new markets for both MC (Paper industry), AEC (aerospace) and new business segments related to technology insertion opportunities with lead qualification and outreach efforts through cold calling, email campaigns, and social media
• Learning about the company and its commercial offer and possibilities
• Assisting in generating reports and/or metrics to measure the effectiveness and success of products and programs including synergies
• Market Research & Analysis: Conduct research to identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape. Provide insights that inform business development strategies.

• CRM Management: Update and maintain client and prospect information in the CRM system ensuring accurate and timely data entry for reporting and follow-up.
• Client Interaction: Assist with scheduling meetings, coordinating follow-ups, and managing communication with prospective clients. Prepare reports and meeting summaries for internal teams.
• Proposal Development: Help in the creation of customized proposals, presentations, and responses to client inquiries or RFPs (Request for Proposals).
• Event Support: Assist with the planning and execution of business development events, webinars, or client presentations.

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Track and report on sales performance metrics and business development activities. Assist in preparing regular reports on pipeline health, lead conversion, and market insights.
• Other duties as assigned by the SVP of Business Development and/or manager

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Current pursuing a degree in Business administration, Marketing, Sales, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum GPA 3.0

Abilities:

• Strong interest in business development, sales, and market research.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to engage with clients and internal teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Self-starter with a proactive attitude and the ability to work independently.
• Organized with strong time management skills, able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.