Marketing And Business Development Intern
Job Description
Company: GIR Software Services
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Employment Type: Internship, Part-Time, Contract
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Location: Houston, TX – In Office
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Hourly Rate: $16–$25/hour
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About the Internship
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GIR Software Services is looking for motivated Business Development & Marketing Interns to support our growing sales and marketing initiatives. This internship provides hands-on experience in business development, lead generation, outbound marketing, market research, CRM management, LinkedIn/email outreach, and event marketing.
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Interns will work closely with the Business Development and Marketing teams and will have the opportunity to contribute directly to GIR's customer acquisition and growth initiatives.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Support the Business Development team with lead generation and customer research.
- Research prospects across different industry verticals and build industry-specific lead lists.
- Conduct LinkedIn and email outreach to prospective customers.
- Support outbound marketing campaigns and customer acquisition initiatives.
- Assist with market research and competitive research.
- Maintain and update CRM systems and business development databases.
- Support sales activities and follow-up with prospects.
- Assist with GIR-sponsored events, including planning, invitations, RSVPs, coordination, and event support.
- Attend relevant NetSuite user and industry events when required.
- Capture appropriate photos and videos during GIR events for marketing purposes.
- Support other business development and marketing activities as assigned.
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Video Marketing Responsibilities
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The Houston-based Video Marketing Intern will additionally:
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- Represent GIR professionally in video marketing campaign
- Participate in GIR video content and appear confidently on camera.
- Help plan, record, and maintain a consistent video marketing schedule.
- Assist with developing video concepts, scripts, and content ideas.
- Support LinkedIn and other digital marketing content initiatives.
- Ensure GIR's brand messaging and professional standards are consistently represented.
- Work with the team to improve video quality, presentation, and engagement.
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The Video Marketing Intern must be confident, polished, professional, comfortable on camera, technically capable, and passionate about representing GIR's brand.
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Work Schedule – Houston Interns
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The internship will be in-office Monday through Wednesday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break from 12:00 PM–1:00 PM.
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Interns are expected to maintain consistent attendance and communicate formally and in advance regarding college classes, academic commitments, or enrollment in a new course that may affect their internship schedule. Any changes should include the relevant dates and times.
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Compensation & Opportunity
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- Hourly rate: $16–$25/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
- This is a part-time, contract internship with no benefits.
- A full-time employment opportunity may be considered based on internship performance, business requirements, and overall fit. The final decision will be made by GIR management.
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What We're Looking For
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- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional attitude and willingness to learn.
- Interest in business development, sales, marketing, technology, or entrepreneurship.
- Ability to conduct research and organize information effectively.
- Comfortable communicating through LinkedIn, email, and other professional channels.
- Self-motivated and results-oriented.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the GIR team.
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For the Video Marketing position: strong on-camera presence, confidence, professionalism, creativity, and interest in becoming a GIR brand ambassador are strongly preferred.