Hands-On B2B Sales Intern — Foundations Sector

Foundant + smartsimple; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Professional development

Job summary

Foundant + smartsimple is offering a Business Development Intern role that supports our BDR team in learning how to engage prospects, uncover needs, and communicate value. You’ll contribute real work from day one, helping with lead generation, market research, and CRM tasks.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with Salesforce, ZoomInfo, Claude, Gong, and other sales tools, while being mentored by the Director of Business Development and exposure to the full sales cycle.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with data-gathering and pattern identification.
• Curiosity about technology and interest in learning B2B SaaS sales from the ground up.
• Organized, detail-oriented, with good follow-up habits.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating with the team.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain targeted prospect lists for outbound campaigns.
• Assist in generating leads via email, calls, social media, and research.
• Support outbound prospecting activities with personalized outreach.
• Manage inbound leads and ensure timely CRM entry in Salesforce.
• Assist with data cleanup and territory routing accuracy.
• Prepare outreach materials and supports for campaign sequences.

Skills

Communication

Analytical mindset

Curiosity about tech

Organized

Self-motivated

Team-player

Education

Pursuing degree in business/marketing/communications

Tools

Salesforce

ZoomInfo

Sales engagement tools

Claude

Gong

Job description

Foundant + smartsimple is offering a Business Development Intern role that supports our BDR team in learning how to engage prospects, uncover needs, and communicate value. You’ll contribute real work from day one, helping with lead generation, market research, and CRM tasks.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with Salesforce, ZoomInfo, Claude, Gong, and other sales tools, while being mentored by the Director of Business Development and exposure to the full sales cycle.