Business Development Intern
Washington, DC - USA
Job Summary
The Role
This is a hands-on learn-by-doing sales development internship with comprehensive training and ongoing support. Youll take ownership of your projects from day one while building a real foundation in B2B sales.
What Success Looks Like
Our most successful interns come ready to:
- Work independently Show you can take direction and execute effectively
- Drive your own results You create opportunities rather than wait for them
- Communicate confidently Professional curious and focused on scheduling meetings
- Master B2B sales Even if its new territory you learn quickly and apply knowledge immediately
- Stay resilient You view challenges as learning opportunities that strengthen your skills
Tasks
Your responsibilities include:
- Outbound calling to generate interest and schedule qualified meetings for senior sales representatives or clients
- Following up on positive email responses to secure meetings while prospects are engaged
- Managing client communications during the 9am5pm EST window with quick response times to inbound leads
- Maintaining accurate CRM and dialer records after every interaction
- Providing daily activity reports highlighting progress successes and challenges
- Managing appointment logistics including rescheduling to optimize client calendars
- Continuously improving processes using AI tools proven scripts and best practices from Expansion Americas
Requirements
Who Were Looking For
Core Qualities:
- Self-directed You take initiative and identify next steps without constant guidance
- Goal-oriented Youre motivated by clear targets and committed to achieving strong results
- Learning-focused You welcome feedback coaching and opportunities for professional growth
- Persistent You understand sales requires consistent effort and are comfortable with high activity levels
- Business-minded No prior B2B sales experience required; eagerness to learn is what matters most
- Language skills English and/or Spanish: near-native fluency (C1 level or higher)
Eligibility:
- Currently enrolled as a university student (undergraduate or recent graduate open to an internship)
- Able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours/week during the internship term
Valuable Background:
- Sales customer service fundraising or call center experience (not required)
- Coursework or interest in business marketing communications or a related field
- Familiarity with CRMs and outreach tools like email platforms and power dialers
- Experience with productivity tools such as Slack Airtable and Notion
Benefits
What Youll Gain
- Paid professional sales experience in a B2B environment
- Direct mentorship from experienced sales leaders
- Access to proven methodologies AI tools and comprehensive training materials
- A strong foundation for future roles in sales business development or client-facing careers
- Potential path to a full-time position internally or with our clients upon successful completion
- Remote work flexibility with a performance-focused supportive team
- Flexible scheduling options to accommodate class schedules
- Remote role (Based in the Americas region Eastern time)
Compensation
- Competitive hourly rate performance bonuses for meetings scheduled
- Minimum 20 hours/week
IMPORTANT - PLEASE REVIEW
Since this role is all about professional communication your resume is only part of the story. To help us understand your communication style and see if youre a potential fit a short video submission is a required part of this application.
Please record a video (under five minutes) that covers the following points:
- Introduce yourself briefly.
- Describe any sales customer service or leadership experience you have (school-related is welcome).
- Explain why you are interested in this internship at Expansion Americas.
Some Tips for Success!
- We value clarity over production quality. Your phone camera is perfectly fine.
- Focus on the content of your message and your professional presence.
- Upload your video to a platform like YouTube (as Unlisted) Loom or Vimeo and include the shareable link in your application.