Sales Intern

## About the role As a Sales Intern, you will work alongside our founding sales team to help build pipeline, engage prospective customers, and support the full sales cycle. This is a hands-on role — not a shadow position. You'll run real outreach, have real conversations, and contribute directly to revenue outcomes. By the end of the summer, you'll have a deep understanding of B2B sales motion, CRM discipline, and consultative selling in a high-growth AI startup. ## Responsibilities - Conduct outbound prospecting via email, LinkedIn, and phone to government contracting and proposal teams - Qualify inbound leads and route them appropriately through the pipeline - Research target accounts and craft personalized outreach messaging - Maintain accurate records in our CRM (HubSpot or equivalent) - Support follow-up sequences for events, conferences, and partner referrals - Assist in building sales collateral, email templates, and pitch decks - Participate in live discovery and demo calls alongside senior team members - Contribute insights on prospect feedback to inform product and messaging decisions ## Requirements - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Curious, coachable, and self-motivated — you take initiative without being asked - Comfortable in a fast-paced, remote environment - Familiarity with CRM tools, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or outreach platforms is a plus - Prior internship or part-time experience in sales, customer service, or business development is helpful but not required - Interest in AI, government technology, or enterprise SaaS is a strong differentiator ## What we offer - High performers may be considered for full-time SDR roles following graduation - Direct mentorship from founders and senior sales leaders - Exposure to the full go-to-market operation of a venture-backed AI company ## About the company Follow LotusPetal AI on LinkedIn for updates on our growth, product innovations, and new opportunities: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lotuspetal-ai/