Business Development Intern

The Role This is a hands-on, learn-by-doing sales development internship with comprehensive training and ongoing support. You'll 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 it's new territory, you learn quickly and apply knowledge immediately Stay resilient – You view challenges as learning opportunities that strengthen your skills Tasks 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 9am–5pm 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 Requirements Who We're Looking For Core Qualities: Self-directed – You take initiative and identify next steps without constant guidance Goal-oriented – You're 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 Benefits What You'll 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 you're 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.