Business Development Intern - Sales & Operations

Business Development Intern (Sales & Operations)

Location: Jackson, Memphis, Nashville, and surrounding areas

Job Summary

Are you a college student looking to gain real-world business experience and build professional sales skills? The Business Development Internship (Sales & Operations) is designed to teach you the fundamentals of B2B sales — including how to perform various operational roles, schedule deliveries, generate quotes, process orders, confidently make sales calls, connect with decision-makers, and schedule meetings that generate warm leads for our full-time sales representatives.

This internship walks you through the full life of a sale — first conversation, quote, and delivery — building foundational operational and sales skills that are transferable to any business career.

What You’ll Learn & Do

• Make outbound calls to local businesses to introduce our company and start conversations
• Learn how to qualify prospects and schedule meetings for senior sales reps
• Generate quotes and delivery schedules that support the outside sales team
• Use professional prospecting software to research and identify potential customers and markets
• Develop confidence communicating in a B2B (business-to-business) sales environment
• Accompany sales reps on client visits to gain real-world exposure
• Learn how to position and present A-1 Chemical and GenPac products to businesses
• Identify and resolve pain points for real-world customers

This internship focuses heavily on building foundational operational and sales skills that are transferable to any business career.

Who This Is For

• Current college students
• Interested in pursuing a career in sales, business development, logistics, operations, marketing, or entrepreneurship
• Comfortable speaking on the phone and eager to improve communication skills
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Coachable and open to feedback
• Willing to travel locally for occasional client visits
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

No prior sales experience required — we provide training.

What We Offer

• Hands-on sales training and mentorship from experienced professionals
• Company-provided laptop and prospecting software
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Real, measurable resume-building experience
• Opportunity for future full-time employment based on performance
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Hybrid (office + field work) with weekly in-office requirement
• Work location: Jackson, Memphis, Nashville, and surrounding areas

Why This Internship Matters

This internship gives you practical experience that goes beyond classroom learning. You will develop confidence, communication skills, and the ability to generate business opportunities — skills that are highly valued in any industry.

If you're ready to gain hands-on experience, build professional skills, and take the first step toward a successful business career, apply today.

Job Type: Internship
Work Location: Jackson, Memphis, Nashville, and surrounding areas