Business Development Internship (Paid) - Stamford, CT

venturesolar; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Venture Home in Stamford, CT is seeking a motivated Business Development Intern to join our inside sales team. You will educate homeowners about solar energy and home electrification, schedule meetings, and work with senior leadership to connect customers with the right resources.

The role offers hands-on learning, coaching, and opportunities for advancement within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. In-person, full-time availability is required in Stamford.

Qualifications

• Student mentality: curious, coachable, eager to learn (not strictly required to be enrolled in school).
• Strong work ethic: prepared, takes ownership.
• Clear communication: enjoy talking with people and explaining ideas.
• Persistence and positive attitude: handle rejections professionally.
• Interest in clean energy: learn about solar and home electrification.
• Growth oriented: eager to build skills and responsibility.
• In-person availability to work full-time in Stamford.

Responsibilities

• Reach out to prospective customers by phone, email, and other approved channels.
• Educate homeowners about solar energy and electrification; connect to resources.
• Identify customer needs to trigger conversations with the sales team.
• Schedule qualified appointments and follow up with customers.
• Coordinate outreach with leadership and operations for smooth handoffs.
• Maintain accurate records of conversations, appointments, and follow-ups.
• Participate in training to strengthen communication and sales skills.
• Aim to meet outreach and appointment-setting goals.

Job description

Location: Stamford, Connecticut (In-person) - Must be able to start on October 2026

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.