Business Development Intern

Expansion Americas; United States; Remote; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Mentorship from experienced sales лидe

Flexible scheduling to fit classes

Paid internship

Job summary

Expansion Americas is seeking a hands-on sales development internship for students and recent graduates. You will own projects from day one and build a real foundation in B2B sales through comprehensive training and ongoing support.

Responsibilities include outbound calls, email follow-ups, and calendar management within EST hours. You’ll document activities in CRM, report daily progress, and continuously optimize processes using AI tools and proven scripts.

Qualifications

• Self-directed and proactive with ability to take initiative.
• Goal-driven and capable of meeting targets with high activity.
• Open to feedback, coaching, and ongoing professional growth.
• Persistent in a fast-paced outbound environment.
• Business-minded and eager to learn B2B sales.
• English and/or Spanish language proficiency at C1+.
• Currently enrolled in university or recent graduate seeking internship.
• Able to commit to at least 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Outbound calling to generate interest and schedule meetings.
• Follow up on email responses to secure opportunities.
• Handle client communications during EST business hours.
• Maintain accurate CRM and dialer records after every call.
• Provide daily activity reports with progress insights.
• Coordinate and reschedule appointments to fit calendars.
• Improve processes using AI tools, scripts, and best practices.

Skills

Self-directed

Goal-oriented

Learning-focused

Persistent

Business-minded

English / Spanish

Student status

Time commitment

Education

University student (undergrad or recent graduate)

Tools

CRM familiarity

Outreach tools

Slack

Airtable

Notion

Power dialers

Job description

This is a hands-on, learn-by-doing sales development internship with comprehensive training and ongoing support. You'll take ownership of your projects from day one while building a real foundation in B2B sales.

What Success Looks Like

Our most successful interns come ready to:

• 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

Tasks

Your responsibilities include:

• 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

Requirements

Who We’re Looking For

• 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

Valuable Background

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

What You’ll Gain

• 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
• Remote role (Based in the Americas region, Eastern time)

Compensation

• Competitive hourly rate + performance bonuses for meetings scheduled
• Minimum 20 hours/week

Some Tips for Success!

• We value clarity over production quality. Your phone camera is perfectly fine.
• Focus on the content of your message and your professional presence.