Business Development Intern
About The Position
Hoods Unlimited and American Fire Shield are growing rapidly and looking for motivated, driven Business Development Interns to join our inside sales team. This internship offers real-world experience in sales, business development, and commercial services, working directly with decision-makers across the restaurant and hospitality industries. As a Business Development Intern, you’ll help generate new business opportunities for commercial kitchen exhaust hood cleaning and kitchen fire suppression services — essential, compliance-driven services required for restaurants, hospitals, schools, senior living communities, hotels, and other commercial kitchens. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn how a professional sales process works, from prospecting and outreach to qualifying opportunities and supporting deal closures. If you enjoy talking with people, learning about business, and want exposure to a fast-paced sales environment, this is a great opportunity to build practical experience.
Requirements
- No prior sales experience required — we will train the right candidate.
- Strong communication skills
- Confidence speaking with people
- Coachability and willingness to learn
- Motivation and work ethic
- Reliability and professionalism
- Interest in business and sales
Nice To Haves
- Business
- Marketing
- Sales
- Entrepreneurship
- Communications
- Hospitality or Restaurant Management
Responsibilities
- Assist with outbound outreach to commercial kitchens (restaurants, hospitals, schools, hotels, senior living communities, etc.)
- Research and identify potential new customers
- Qualify leads and identify decision-makers
- Introduce company services and help generate interest
- Support the sales team with follow-ups and lead tracking
- Update prospect information in the CRM system
- Learn sales scripts, communication strategies, and objection handling
- Assist in building and managing a pipeline of potential customers
- Gain exposure to the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible scheduling for students
- Real-world sales and business experience
- Mentorship and coaching from leadership
- Potential opportunity for full-time employment after graduation
- Supportive and collaborative office environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
