Sales / Business Development Intern

About the Role

We are seeking Sales and Business Development Interns to help expand our presence in the Lubbock restaurant market. In this role, you will reach out to restaurant owners and managers to introduce and pitch Bite Buddy, an AI-powered Voice AI hostess that handles phone orders and reservations automatically.

This is a great opportunity for students or early-career professionals interested in sales, startups, AI technology, and hospitality tech.

What You’ll Do

Reach out to local restaurant owners and decision-makers via phone, in-person visits, and email

Pitch Bite Buddy (https://bitebuddy.ai) and explain how it improves phone order handling and reservations

Identify restaurant pain points and position BiteBuddy as a solution

Schedule demos and follow-ups with interested restaurants

Track outreach and conversations in a simple CRM or spreadsheet

Provide feedback from the field to help improve our sales approach

What We’re Looking For

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Comfortable talking to business owners and handling objections

Interest in sales, business development, AI, or restaurant technology

Self-motivated and goal-oriented

Reliable transportation (preferred for in-person visits)

No prior sales experience required — training provided

What You’ll Gain

Real-world sales and startup experience

Exposure to AI-powered business solutions

Commission and/or performance-based incentives (if applicable)

Resume-building experience and potential for long-term opportunities

Location

Lubbock, TX (local outreach)