Business Solutions Sales Intern

RCN • Lewisville, TX

314d • $20 - $20

About The Position

Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest telecommunications provider in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications services. Interning with us means you will be able to jumpstart your future career by getting valuable hands-on learning experience while you work on priority business projects that will greatly enhance your resume. Your 12-week internship will include training, coaching and mentoring, while working in a supportive work environment that prioritizes inclusion, all while you represent a superior telecommunications company. Astound offers interns the opportunity to participate in company- and market-impacting projects, while learning about the industry, your chosen field, and leadership. Interns will experience the following: Management partnership to align internship goals with learning goals. Projects and hands-on-experience to be used in a portfolio, CV, or resume. Mentor guidance on career development. Leadership and skills training. Networking opportunities with senior leaders and executives. Weekly speaker series providing you with valuable tools to use now and in the future.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Data Analytics, Finance, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with cold outreach (calls, emails, face-to-face) to engage prospects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Sheets for data analysis.
• Motivated, eager to learn, and excited about sales.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of CRM systems (Sugar, Salesforce, or similar) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the GEMS Sales team in identifying and qualifying potential leads.
• Analyze competitor activity and market trends to identify potential opportunities.
• Conduct research to uncover potential leads within specific industries.
• Utilize resources like Zoom Info, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, mapping software, and various company databases to gather relevant information.
• Conduct outbound prospecting via email, phone calls and face-to-face outreach to schedule qualification meetings.
• Join qualification/discovery calls with sales representatives to observe and participate in sales conversations.
• Gather valuable information from all available sources, customer feedback, and industry data/news to narrow in on areas for improvement and potential opportunities.
• Build and qualify prospecting lists for the sales team by segmenting businesses based on size, industry, and proximity to the network.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation of $20.00 per hour.
• Hands-on learning experience.
• Mentorship and guidance on career development.
• Networking opportunities with senior leaders and executives.
• Weekly speaker series.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Printing and Related Support Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree