Business Development & Sales Internship (Paid)

Summer 2026 Legacy Restoration | Chicagoland (Lombard, Illinois)

Earn While You Learn (Real Sales Experience).

Looking for an internship where you actually gain real-world experience AND get paid based on your performance?

At Legacy Restoration, you won't be sitting in meetings or doing admin work-you'll be out in the field, building skills in sales, business development, and customer engagement that directly impact revenue.

What You'll Do

• Connect with homeowners and introduce company services
• Generate leads and schedule property inspections
• Support active sales opportunities and follow-ups, participate in neighborhood outreach and storm-response efforts
• Track activity and performance in company systems
• Work directly with Sales Representatives on territory strategy
  
  

Compensation

• $25/hour base pay
• $80 bonus per completed appointment (UNCAPPED)
  
  

Example: 10 completed appointments/week = $800 bonus hourly pay

What You'll Gain

• Real experience in sales, business, and entrepreneurship
• Exposure to how revenue is generated (not just observed)
• Mentorship from experienced sales leaders
• Skill development in communication, negotiation, and confidence
• Opportunity for full-time offer after graduation
  
  

Schedule & Program Details

• Summer Internship (10-12 weeks)
• Start: May-June (flexible)
• Schedule: Work Saturday 4 weekdays (choose one weekday off)
• Location: Field-based (local travel required)
  
  

Who Should Apply - This role is a great fit for students who are:

• Interested in sales, business, or entrepreneurship
• Competitive, driven, and goal-oriented
• Comfortable talking to new people
• Looking to build real-world experience (not just a resume line)
  
  

Preferred Majors: Business, Marketing, Communications (all majors welcome)

Bonus If You Are

• Interested in commission-based or high-earning roles
  
  

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a college/university
• Reliable transportation required
• Comfortable working outdoors and in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Why This Internship Stands Out Most internships = shadowing and busy work This internship = real responsibility real earnings real skills

You'll Leave With

• Experience you can actually talk about in interviews
• Confidence in professional communication
• A clear understanding of how businesses grow revenue
  
  

Additional Development Opportunities

• 1:1 mentorship with Regional Sales Managers (bi-weekly)
• Monthly training with VP of Sales
• Weekly team coaching and strategy sessions
• Exposure to multiple markets and potential regional travel
  
  

READY TO APPLY?

Join a team that will support you and help you succeed! Fill out our initial application to become our new Business Development & Sales Intern.

Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screening test

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