Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and coachable Business Development Representative (BDR) Intern to support our sales team. This is a hands-on, in-person role focused on developing foundational sales skills, generating new business opportunities, and contributing directly to pipeline growth.
This internship offers structured training, real-world sales experience, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced sales professionals.
Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct outbound prospecting, including:
- Minimum 150 cold calls per week
- Outreach via email and other communication channels
- Generate at least 5 net-new qualified appointments per week
- Build and maintain prospect lists through research and data sourcing
- Perform ongoing CRM hygiene and database cleanup
- Support the sales team with lead generation and pipeline development
- Participate in sales training sessions and team meetings
- Potentially run first-time discovery appointments as skills develop
Requirements
- Strong interest in sales, business development, or entrepreneurship
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable with high-volume outbound calling
- Highly organized with attention to detail (especially in CRM management)
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and resilient
- Ability to take feedback and apply coaching quickly
- Basic computer skills (CRM systems, email platforms, spreadsheets)
- Professional demeanor and strong work ethic
- Ability to work in-person in a fast-paced sales environment
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have, Not Required) xxzpjkt
- Previous internship or experience in sales, customer service, or marketing
- Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)
- Experience with cold calling or lead generation
- Team Bonding (Lunches & Company Events)
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in a high-performance sales environment
- Structured sales training and mentorship
- Exposure to the full sales cycle
- Opportunity to develop communication, negotiation, and prospecting skills
- Potential for future full-time opportunities based on performance