Business Development Intern

Approximately half of the internship will focus on supporting the sales team through data management, market research, reporting, and process optimization using Excel and AI-powered tools. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in sales, business development, analytics, insurance, or consulting who wants to gain real-world experience while making a meaningful business impact.

Position Summary
Ryan Specialty Benefits is seeking a highly motivated and driven Business Development Intern to support our growing sales organization. This unique internship combines business development, sales support, and data analytics, providing hands-on exposure to the specialty insurance industry.

The ideal candidate is curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn. Approximately half of the internship will focus on supporting the sales team through data management, market research, reporting, and process optimization using Excel and AI-powered tools. The remaining portion will focus on business development and sales activities, including lead generation, prospect research, relationship-building efforts, and supporting strategic growth initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in sales, business development, analytics, insurance, or consulting who wants to gain real-world experience while making a meaningful business impact.

About Ryan Specialty:
Ryan Specialty is an international specialty insurance firm that provides innovative solutions for brokers, agents, and insurance carriers.

What will your job entail?

What Your Day May Look Like

• Support the Benefits sales team through data gathering, organization, reporting, and analysis utilizing Excel and AI-enabled tools.
  

• Conduct market research on prospective clients, industries, and growth opportunities to support strategic business development efforts.
  

• Assist with the creation and maintenance of prospect databases, pipeline reports, business development trackers, and sales dashboards.
  

• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, opportunities, and actionable business insights.
  

• Help prepare client-facing presentations, sales materials, reports, and business development communications.
  

• Participate in lead generation initiatives through prospect identification and market research.
  

• Support business development outreach and relationship-building activities.
  

• Collaborate with sales leaders and team members on strategic projects and growth initiatives.
  

• Assist with process improvement efforts designed to increase efficiency and effectiveness across business development operations.
  

• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas that support client engagement and organizational growth.
  

Education & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Risk Management, Insurance, or a related field.
  

• Strong interest in sales, business development, relationship management, or analytics.
  

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with large datasets.
  

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a remote environment.
  

• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and contribute.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, leadership, sales, customer service, or business development experience.
  

• Exposure to data analysis, reporting, market research, or business intelligence projects.
  

• Familiarity with AI-powered productivity, research, or data analytics tools.
  

• Interest in the insurance, employee benefits, consulting, or financial services industries.
  

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting a high-performing business development and sales organization.
  

• Exposure to the specialty insurance and employee benefits industries.
  

• Direct interaction with experienced business leaders and sales professionals.
  

• Opportunities to utilize Excel, AI tools, and business intelligence resources to solve real-world business challenges.
  

• Development of professional skills including communication, sales, research, analytics, and relationship management.
  

• Ownership of meaningful projects with tangible business impact.
  

• Career development opportunities and exposure to future full-time opportunities within Ryan Specialty.
  

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