Virtual Business Development Internship

 Virtual Business Development Internship
 BKD Leaders - Leadership Development & Consulting

 Bonus-based or for Course Credit

**Work Virtually**: Get paid with an end-of-internship bonus. If a credit-bearing course is available for internships at your university, BKD Leaders will work with your university to fulfill academic and job requirements.

Job Summary

BKD Leaders, a premier leadership development and consulting firm led by Dr. Bryan Deptula, is offering an exceptional opportunity in Business Development and Marketing. This virtual internship provides hands-on experience in growing a national speaking business and building a thought leadership brand. The intern will be directly involved in the exciting launch of Dr. Deptula's new book and the expansion of his national speaker program.

This is a unique opportunity to:
- Learn directly from Dr. Bryan Deptula, a recognized leadership expert
- Gain insider experience in the speaking and consulting industry
- Contribute to a book launch campaign
- Help build a national thought leadership brand
- Develop expertise in leadership development consulting

Our Commitment to You

BKD Leaders is dedicated to providing an immersive learning experience in both leadership development and business growth. Working alongside Dr. Deptula, you'll gain insights into:
- Professional speaking business development
- Leadership consulting methodology
- Book marketing and launch strategies
- Thought leadership brand building
- Professional network development

General Requirements

We seek candidates who demonstrate:
- Passion for leadership development and personal growth
- Strong interest in the speaking/consulting industry
- Reliability and professionalism
- Self-motivation and ability to work independently
- Creative thinking and innovative problem-solving
- Professional communication skills
- Ability to work remotely effectively

 Role and Responsibilities

**Business Development Activities:**
- Assist in expanding Dr. Deptula's speaking engagements
- Research and identify potential speaking opportunities
- Connect with event planners and corporate training departments
- Support book launch marketing initiatives
- Help develop and implement speaker marketing strategies

**Marketing and Brand Building:**
- Create content for social media and professional platforms
- Support the development of speaking promotional materials
- Manage and grow online presence
- Write and edit blog posts and articles
- Support book marketing campaigns

**Event and Program Management:**
- Help coordinate speaking engagements
- Assist in developing marketing and client materials
- Support virtual leadership programs
 

Education and Experience
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Leadership, Communications, Marketing, or related field
- Basic understanding of social media and digital marketing
- Interest in leadership development and professional speaking

Knowledge Requirements

The ideal candidate should have or desire to obtain knowledge of:
- Current leadership development trends
- Professional speaking industry
- Digital marketing and social media
- Basic business development principles
- Content marketing strategies

 Skills

**Technical Skills:**
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with social media platforms
- Basic video editing capabilities
- Comfort with virtual collaboration tools
- Content management systems

** Skills:**
- Exceptional written and verbal communication
- Strong organizational abilities
- Creative problem-solving
- Time management
- Professional presentation skills
- Networking abilities

 Additional Information

This internship offers:
- Direct mentorship from Dr. Bryan Deptula
- Insider view of the professional speaking industry
- Experience in book launch campaigns
- Understanding of leadership consulting business
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Potential for future employment opportunities
- Valuable industry connections

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about leadership development, professional speaking, and building a thought leadership brand. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in pursuing a career in consulting, professional speaking, or leadership development.

About Dr. Bryan Deptula

Dr. Bryan Deptula is an Author, Speaker, CEO of BKD Leaders (a strategic Leadership Development and Training company), and owner of Canalside Inn. His mission is to improve the life and leadership of all people. Dr. Deptula achieves his mission by delivering leadership development programs that work, dynamic keynotes, engaging workshops, and life-changing retreats.

His book  ‘Leaders Are Born To Be Made’ launched in December 2024.

Dr. Deptula’s remarkable journey started in New Castle, DE, where he overcame childhood poverty to become a PhD, MBA, Hotelier, Vistage Speaker, and former University Associate Professor and Management Department Chair. This journey has taken him to over 30 countries spanning five continents, where he has given hundreds of keynotes and workshops to conferences as well as small businesses and Fortune 100 global companies.

Dr. Deptula’s approach focuses on learning to be one’s best self, leading from within, and living with purpose. Bryan’s unique ability to solve organizational challenges and inspire change has made a profound impact in the field of leadership.

His Work and Contributions

Bryan’s TED Talk, Leaders Are Born to Be Made, gives practical wisdom about how to make leaders out of all people while coordinating and collaborating to get work done with and through others. Bryan’s book Leaders Are Born To Be Made offers high reward, low risk ways to make Executives and Managers better leaders. Dr. Deptula has co-authored a combined 20 research-based journal articles, book chapters, and conference presentations. As an Executive Coach and Corporate Trainer, Bryan facilitates strategic planning for organizations and creates best practice leader development programs that work by improving individual and team performance.