Business Development Intern

Summary

Expansion Americas is offering a hands-on, learn-by-doing sales development internship with comprehensive training and ongoing support. The intern will generate and qualify B2B sales opportunities, schedule meetings, manage prospect and client communications, maintain CRM records, report daily activity, and improve outreach processes using AI tools and established best practices.

Responsibilities

• Outbound calling to generate interest and schedule qualified meetings for senior sales representatives or clients
• Following up on positive email responses to secure meetings while prospects are engaged
• Managing client communications during the 9am–5pm EST window with quick response times to inbound leads
• Maintaining accurate CRM and dialer records after every interaction
• Providing daily activity reports highlighting progress, successes, and challenges
• Managing appointment logistics including rescheduling to optimize client calendars
• Continuously improving processes using AI tools, proven scripts, and best practices from Expansion Americas

Skills

• • Work independently – Show you can take direction and execute effectively
• • Drive your own results – You create opportunities rather than wait for them
• • Communicate confidently – Professional, curious, and focused on scheduling meetings
• • Master B2B sales – Even if it's new territory, you learn quickly and apply knowledge immediately
• • Stay resilient – You view challenges as learning opportunities that strengthen your skills
• • Self-directed – You take initiative and identify next steps without constant guidance
• • Goal-oriented – You're motivated by clear targets and committed to achieving strong results
• • Learning-focused – You welcome feedback, coaching, and opportunities for professional growth
• • Persistent – You understand sales requires consistent effort and are comfortable with high activity levels
• • Business-minded – No prior B2B sales experience required; eagerness to learn is what matters most
• • Language skills – English and/or Spanish: near-native fluency (C1 level or higher)
• • Currently enrolled as a university student (undergraduate or recent graduate open to an internship)
• • Able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours/week during the internship term
• • Coursework or interest in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
• • Familiarity with CRMs and outreach tools like email platforms and power dialers
• • Experience with productivity tools such as Slack, Airtable, and Notion
• • Sales, customer service, fundraising, or call center experience (not required)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• • Work independently – Show you can take direction and execute effectively
• • Drive your own results – You create opportunities rather than wait for them
• • Communicate confidently – Professional, curious, and focused on scheduling meetings
• • Master B2B sales – Even if it's new territory, you learn quickly and apply knowledge immediately
• • Stay resilient – You view challenges as learning opportunities that strengthen your skills
• • Self-directed – You take initiative and identify next steps without constant guidance
• • Goal-oriented – You're motivated by clear targets and committed to achieving strong results
• • Learning-focused – You welcome feedback, coaching, and opportunities for professional growth
• • Persistent – You understand sales requires consistent effort and are comfortable with high activity levels
• • Business-minded – No prior B2B sales experience required; eagerness to learn is what matters most
• • Language skills – English and/or Spanish: near-native fluency (C1 level or higher)
• • Currently enrolled as a university student (undergraduate or recent graduate open to an internship)
• • Able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours/week during the internship term
• • Coursework or interest in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
• • Familiarity with CRMs and outreach tools like email platforms and power dialers
• • Experience with productivity tools such as Slack, Airtable, and Notion

Nice to Haves

• • Sales, customer service, fundraising, or call center experience (not required)

Benefits

• Paid, professional sales experience in a B2B environment
• Direct mentorship from experienced sales leaders
• Access to proven methodologies, AI tools, and comprehensive training materials
• A strong foundation for future roles in sales, business development, or client-facing careers
• Potential path to a full-time position internally or with our clients upon successful completion
• Remote work flexibility with a performance-focused, supportive team
• Flexible scheduling options to accommodate class schedules
• Performance bonuses for meetings scheduled