Business Development & Sales Intern

NextGenAI; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 6,700 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

NextGenAI is seeking a Business Development & Sales Intern to expand our client base through strategic outreach, lead generation, and partnership development. You’ll work directly with the founder to identify opportunities and contribute to growth in a hybrid remote setting in New York City area.

This 4-month, part-time internship offers hands-on exposure to consulting, sales, startups, and client-facing activities, with responsibilities including researching prospects, building lists, and

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to network and build relationships with prospective clients.

Responsibilities

• Research prospective clients across industries and build lists.
• Schedule introductory meetings with prospective clients and partners.
• Qualify leads and manage the sales pipeline, tracking outreach performance.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Networking

Relationship building

Initiative

Independent work

CRM experience

AI tools usage

Education

Business

Economics

Political Science

Communications

Management

Tools

CRM software

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Location: Hybrid (Primarily Remote; occasional in-person meetings and events in the New York City area)

Position Type: Part-Time Internship (10-20 hours/week)

Duration: 4 months, with the potential to extend

Compensation: Commission based

Start Date: August - September 2026 (Flexible)

About NextGenAI

NextGenAI is an AI consulting and education firm that helps organizations confidently adopt artificial intelligence through strategic consulting, executive workshops, and hands-on training. We work with businesses, universities, nonprofits, and professional associations to help non-technical teams integrate AI into their everyday work.

Our approach is practical, human-centered, and focused on real business impact. To date, we've upskilled 400+ professionals and continue to partner with organizations looking to build AI capabilities, improve productivity, and prepare their teams for the future of work.

As a growing startup, interns work directly with company leadership, take ownership of meaningful projects, and contribute to initiatives that have a measurable impact on the business.

Position Overview

We're seeking a Business Development & Sales Intern to help expand our client base through strategic outreach, lead generation, and partnership development. You'll work directly with the founder to identify new business opportunities and contribute to the company's growth.

This is an ideal opportunity for students interested in consulting, sales, startups, entrepreneurship, or client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify prospective clients across industries
• Build targeted prospect lists and maintain CRM records
• Conduct outbound outreach through email, LinkedIn, and cold calling
• Schedule introductory meetings with prospective clients and partners
• Personalize outreach campaigns to executive decision-makers
• Qualify leads and manage the sales pipeline
• Research organizations, industries, and key stakeholders before outreach
• Support sales calls, follow-up communications, and proposal development
• Track outreach performance, pipeline activity, and conversion metrics
• Collaborate on strategies to expand NextGenAI's client base and partnership opportunities

Qualifications

Preferred majors:

• Business
• Economics
• Political Science
• Communications
• Management

We're looking for someone who:

• Has strong written and verbal communication skills
• Is organized and detail-oriented
• Enjoys networking and relationship building
• Takes initiative and works independently
• Is comfortable learning and using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Microsoft Copilot (experience is a plus, but not required)
• Experience with CRM platforms is a plus, but not required.