Sales Academy - Summer 2027

Responsibilities

• Book qualified discovery meetings through cold calls, email, and LinkedIn outreach

Research companies and build targeted prospect lists

• Understand how prospects sell to government and explain how NationGraph can help them win more business
• Run outbound campaigns alongside our full-time BDRs and refine your approach with feedback
• Keep accurate records in HubSpot, track your results, and use what you learn to improve

Requirements

• You don’t need previous tech sales experience. We’re looking for people who are curious, coachable, and willing to put in the work.
• Clear written and verbal communication, and confidence starting conversations with new people
• Strong listening skills and curiosity about how businesses find and win customers
• Persistence when outreach goes unanswered or a prospect says “no”
• The organization and initiative to work effectively remotely
• Openness to feedback and the ability to put it into practice

Preferred

• Leadership in a student organization, fraternity or sorority, club, or sports team
• Customer-facing experience in hospitality, retail, fundraising, or campus recruiting
• Experience selling something through a side business, fundraiser, or campus ambassador role
• An interest in business, technology, government, or public policy
• Familiarity with HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or other sales tools

Dates

May–August 2027, 16 weeks

Location

Remote during the Academy; full-time BDR roles are based in Fort Lauderdale

Who it’s for

Juniors and seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree in any major

Compensation

Paid internship plus bonuses for qualified meetings

What You’ll Bring

A habit of setting goals, following through, and holding yourself accountable

Paid experience with performance bonuses

Earn a wage plus bonuses for qualified meetings 💰

A clear path to a full-time role

Meet your targets throughout the Academy and earn a BDR offer in Fort Lauderdale 📈

Weekly coaching

Learn directly from sales leadership and top-performing reps, with feedback you can apply to your next conversation 🎯

Meaningful responsibility

Contribute to real sales opportunities and build a track record you can point to 🚀

Practical sales skills

• Develop your prospecting, communication, qualification, and CRM skills through hands-on work 🛠️
• NationGraph is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of every background.