Business Development Intern

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
  
  
  

Business Development Intern (Full-Time or Part-Time)

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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
  
  
  

What You’ll Gain

This internship is designed to provide real business experience, including:

• Training on professional sales processes
• Experience using CRM and sales tools
• Exposure to commercial B2B sales
• Communication and negotiation skill development
• Insight into operations of a growing service company
• Mentorship from experienced sales and business leaders
  
  
  

Compensation

Hourly Pay: $16–$18 per hour

Optional performance-based bonuses may be available for helping generate qualified opportunities that convert into customers.

Flexible part-time or full-time schedules available.

Benefits & Perks

• 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
  
  
  

(This is primarily an in-office position, though flexibility may be available depending on schedule and performance.)

Who We’re Looking For

No prior sales experience required — we will train the right candidate.

Ideal candidates may be studying:

• Business
• Marketing
• Sales
• Entrepreneurship
• Communications
• Hospitality or Restaurant Management
  
  
  

We care most about:

• Strong communication skills
• Confidence speaking with people
• Coachability and willingness to learn
• Motivation and work ethic
• Reliability and professionalism
• Interest in business and sales
  
  
  

No dental, health or life insurance coverage is available.