Business Development Representative (PartTime)

Lewis & Ellis - Actuaries and Consultants; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

A respected actuarial firm in Dallas is seeking motivated interns for an outbound calling role focused on lead generation and appointment setting. The position requires confidence on the phone and an organized approach to meet clear performance goals. Interns will gain hands-on experience in sales and consulting while working in a structured environment. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Marketing or Business with flexible schedules to fit their studies. Strong communication skills and resilience to rejection are essential.

Qualifications

• Availability of 10-15 hours per week.
• Strong interest in sales, consulting, or business development.
• Flexible schedule that aligns well with full-time student commitments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound calls using provided scripts.
• Set appointments for senior consulting professionals.
• Track call activity and outcomes with accuracy.

Skills

Confidence on the phone

Organizational skills

Resilience to rejection

Verbal communication skills

Education

Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business, or related field

Job description

Lewis & Ellis, Inc. is seeking motivated interns for a structured, phone-based outbound calling role focused on lead generation and appointment setting. This position requires individuals who are confident on the phone, highly organized, and resilient in the face of rejection.

This is not a social media or event-marketing role. Success in this position comes from consistency, professionalism, and the ability to execute within a structured calling environment.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct outbound calls using provided scripts and frameworks
• Set appointments for senior consulting professionals at a respected actuarial firm
• Engage prospects in a professional and confident manner
• Track call activity, outcomes, and follow-ups with accuracy
• Work toward clear daily and weekly performance goals
• Represent L&E with professionalism in all interactions

Compensation

• $20 per hour
• $75 per appointment set and realized
• This role is performance-driven, offering strong upside for interns who are consistent and effective on the phone.

What You’ll Gain

• Develop professional phone communication skills and confidence in a structured environment
• Hands‑on experience in sales, business development, and client outreach
• Exposure to a performance‑driven role with measurable results
• Insight into working alongside experienced consulting professionals

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Naturally confident and comfortable speaking on the phone
• Organized, goal‑oriented, and self‑disciplined
• Resilient and able to handle rejection positively
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Able to follow scripts while maintaining a natural tone
• Dependable and consistent with time commitments

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business, or related field (Community college students encouraged to apply)
• Availability of 10‑15 hours per week
• Strong interest in sales, consulting, or business development
• Flexible schedule that aligns well with full‑time student commitments

Assessment Requirement

All candidates will complete a Berke Assessment, which serves as the primary screening tool to ensure alignment with our proven outbound caller profile.