Sell-Side M&A Sales Development Internship (Grand Rapids, Michigan)

Calder Capital LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Calder Capital LLC in Grand Rapids, Michigan offers a Sales Development Intern position to help build our Sell-Side pipeline and learn M&A origination in a fast-paced setting.

You will work with senior staff on outbound outreach, CRM records, and messaging, gaining hands-on business development experience and exposure to real-world deal origination.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint emphasized).
• Basic understanding of accounting fundamentals.
• No prior experience required—training will be provided.
• Pay: $20 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Execute outbound campaigns (calls, emails, LinkedIn) to business owners.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach and communication in the CRM.
• Assist in refining outreach scripts, email templates, and messaging.
• Monitor and report KPIs such as call volume, email volume, meetings booked.
• Collaborate with Sell-Side advisory team to ensure qualified leads are tracked.

Skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Curiosity / eagerness to learn

Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Accounting basics

No prior experience required

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Calder Capital is seeking a Sales Development Intern to support our Sell-Side business development efforts. This role is ideal for a motivated student or recent graduate eager to gain hands‑on experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) origination and business outreach.

The intern will play a key role in identifying and engaging business owners who may be interested in selling their companies. Working closely with Calder’s Business Development Lead and Sell-Side Managing Director, you’ll contribute directly to building our Sell-Side pipeline while learning the fundamentals of M&A deal origination in a professional, fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Outreach & Lead Generation: Execute outbound campaigns (calls, emails, LinkedIn messages) to business owners following Calder’s outreach strategy.
• CRM Management: Maintain accurate records of outreach and communication in the CRM, ensuring data quality and consistency.
• Message Development: Assist in refining outreach scripts, email templates, and messaging strategies to improve engagement.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor and report key performance metrics such as call volume, email volume, and meetings booked.
• Collaboration: Work with the Sell-Side advisory team to ensure qualified leads are properly handed off and tracked.
• Team Contribution: Participate in team meetings, contribute ideas, and share insights from outreach activities.
• Professional Development: Learn the fundamentals of business development, lead qualification, and M&A origination from experienced professionals.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Strong ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint emphasized)
• Basic understanding of accounting fundamentals
• No prior experience required—training will be provided
• Pay: $20 per hour
• Hands‑on experience in business development and M&A
• Mentorship from senior professionals and exposure to real‑world deal origination

About Calder Capital

Calder Capital is a leading M&A advisory firm specializing in representing business owners throughout the process of selling their companies. With a focus on professionalism, integrity, and results, our team helps entrepreneurs achieve successful exits and transition their businesses to the next generation of ownership.

Sell-Side Business Development Internship (Grand Rapids, Michigan)