Business Development Intern

<p>The Role </p> <p>This is a hands-on, learn-by-doing sales development internship with comprehensive training and ongoing support. You&#39;ll take ownership of your projects from day one while building a real foundation in B2B sales.</p> <p>What Success Looks Like </p> <p>Our most successful interns come ready to:</p> <ul> <li>Work independently – Show you can take direction and execute effectively</li> <li>Drive your own results – You create opportunities rather than wait for them</li> <li>Communicate confidently – Professional, curious, and focused on scheduling meetings</li> <li>Master B2B sales – Even if it&#39;s new territory, you learn quickly and apply knowledge immediately</li> <li>Stay resilient – You view challenges as learning opportunities that strengthen your skills</li> </ul> <h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2> <p>Tasks </p> <p>Your responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Outbound calling to generate interest and schedule qualified meetings for senior sales representatives or clients</li> <li>Following up on positive email responses to secure meetings while prospects are engaged</li> <li>Managing client communications during the 9am–5pm EST window with quick response times to inbound leads</li> <li>Maintaining accurate CRM and dialer records after every interaction</li> <li>Providing daily activity reports highlighting progress, successes, and challenges</li> <li>Managing appointment logistics including rescheduling to optimize client calendars</li> <li>Continuously improving processes using AI tools, proven scripts, and best practices from Expansion Americas</li> </ul> <h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2> <p>Requirements </p> <p>Who We&#39;re Looking For </p> <p>Core Qualities:</p> <ul> <li>Self-directed – You take initiative and identify next steps without constant guidance</li> <li>Goal-oriented – You&#39;re motivated by clear targets and committed to achieving strong results</li> <li>Learning-focused – You welcome feedback, coaching, and opportunities for professional growth</li> <li>Persistent – You understand sales requires consistent effort and are comfortable with high activity levels</li> <li>Business-minded – No prior B2B sales experience required; eagerness to learn is what matters most</li> <li>Language skills – English and/or Spanish: near-native fluency (C1 level or higher)</li> </ul> <p>Eligibility:</p> <ul> <li>Currently enrolled as a university student (undergraduate or recent graduate open to an internship)</li> <li>Able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours/week during the internship term</li> </ul> <p>Valuable Background:</p> <ul> <li>Sales, customer service, fundraising, or call center experience (not required)</li> <li>Coursework or interest in business, marketing, communications, or a related field</li> <li>Familiarity with CRMs and outreach tools like email platforms and power dialers</li> <li>Experience with productivity tools such as Slack, Airtable, and Notion</li> </ul> <h2 id="benefits">Benefits</h2> <p>Benefits </p> <p>What You&#39;ll Gain</p> <ul> <li>Paid, professional sales experience in a B2B environment</li> <li>Direct mentorship from experienced sales leaders</li> <li>Access to proven methodologies, AI tools, and comprehensive training materials</li> <li>A strong foundation for future roles in sales, business development, or client-facing careers</li> <li>Potential path to a full-time position internally or with our clients upon successful completion</li> <li>Remote work flexibility with a performance-focused, supportive team</li> <li>Flexible scheduling options to accommodate class schedules</li> <li>Remote role (Based in the Americas region, Eastern time)</li> </ul> <p>Compensation</p> <ul> <li>Competitive hourly rate + performance bonuses for meetings scheduled</li> <li>Minimum 20 hours/week</li> </ul> <p>IMPORTANT - PLEASE REVIEW </p> <p>Since this role is all about professional communication, your resume is only part of the story. To help us understand your communication style and see if you&#39;re a potential fit, a short video submission is a required part of this application. </p> <p>Please record a video (under five minutes) that covers the following points:</p> <ul> <li>Introduce yourself briefly.</li> <li>Describe any sales, customer service, or leadership experience you have (school-related is welcome).</li> <li>Explain why you are interested in this internship at Expansion Americas.</li> </ul> <p>Some Tips for Success!</p> <ul> <li>We value clarity over production quality. Your phone camera is perfectly fine.</li> <li>Focus on the content of your message and your professional presence.</li> <li>Upload your video to a platform like YouTube (as &quot;Unlisted&quot;), Loom, or Vimeo and include the shareable link in your application.</li> </ul>