Business Development Intern - October 2026

venturesolar; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company match

Job summary

Venture Home in Stamford, Connecticut is seeking a motivated Business Development Intern to join our inside sales team. You’ll work directly with senior leadership to educate homeowners across the Northeast about solar energy and home electrification, and schedule meetings with our sales team.

This full-time internship offers hands-on learning in solar energy, inside sales, and customer outreach in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where initiative is rewarded and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• A student mentality: curious, coachable, eager to learn (not required to be enrolled).
• A strong work ethic: prepared, reliable, takes ownership.
• Clear communication: enjoys talking with people and explains ideas clearly.
• Persistence and a positive attitude: handles rejection professionally.
• Interest in clean energy: wants to learn about solar and electrification.
• Growth-minded: seeks opportunities to grow with the team.
• Availability to work in person in Stamford for the full-time schedule.

Responsibilities

• Reach out to prospective customers by phone, email, and other approved channels.
• Help homeowners understand solar energy and home electrification, answer introductory questions, and connect them with resources.
• Learn customer needs to identify opportunities for conversation with the sales team.
• Schedule qualified appointments and follow up to keep customers informed.
• Work closely with senior leadership and operations to coordinate outreach and handoff to sales.
• Keep accurate records of conversations, appointments, and follow-ups.
• Participate in training to strengthen communication, customer service, and sales skills.
• Work toward outreach and appointment-setting goals.

Skills

Student mentality

Strong work ethic

Clear communication

Persistence

Interest in clean energy

Growth mindset

In-person Stamford availability

Job description

Location: Stamford, Connecticut (In-person)

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week | 9 AM-5 PM M-F

Compensation: $18/hour + Commission + Performance Based Bonuses | Benefits

Start your career in solar energy and home electrification with a team that values curiosity, hard work, and a willingness to learn.

Venture Home is looking for a motivated Business Development Intern to join our inside sales team in Stamford, Connecticut. You’ll work directly with our senior leadership, operations, and sales teams to connect with homeowners across the Northeast, educate them about solar energy and home electrification, and schedule meetings with our sales team.

This is an opportunity to get your foot in the door, build practical business skills, and learn how the different parts of a company work together. You’ll join a collaborative, fast-paced environment where initiative matters and team members who excel have opportunities to grow.

In this role, you will:

• Reach out to prospective customers by phone, email, and other approved communication channels.
• Help homeowners understand solar energy and home electrification, answer introductory questions, and connect them with the right resources.
• Learn about customers’ needs and interests to identify opportunities for a conversation with our sales team.
• Schedule qualified appointments and follow up to keep customers informed and engaged.
• Work closely with senior leadership and operations to coordinate customer outreach and support a smooth handoff to sales.
• Keep accurate records of customer conversations, appointments, and follow-up activities.
• Participate in training and coaching to strengthen your communication, customer service, and sales skills.
• Work toward individual and team outreach and appointment-setting goals.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A student mentality: You’re curious, coachable, and eager to learn. To us, this means a mindset, not a requirement to be enrolled in school.
• A strong work ethic: You show up prepared, follow through, and take ownership of your responsibilities.
• Clear communication: You enjoy talking with people, listening carefully, and explaining ideas in an approachable way.
• Persistence and a positive attitude: You can handle unanswered calls and rejection while staying professional and focused.
• An interest in clean energy: You want to learn about solar, home electrification, and the customers we serve across the Northeast.
• A desire to grow: You’re looking for an opportunity to build your skills and earn greater responsibility.
• Availability to work in person in Stamford for the full-time schedule listed above.

You can expect:

• Direct experience working with our senior leadership and operations teams.
• Hands-on learning in solar energy, home electrification, and inside sales.
• An energetic, supportive team environment with ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Opportunities for advancement within the company for team members who consistently excel.
• Full-time employee benefits, including health, dental, vision + 401k with company match.