Paid Internship – Business Development & Sales

Job Summary
Looking for a chance to gain real-world sales experience while doing something that actually makes a difference?

We’re a mission-driven small business focused on clothing recycling in East Tennessee — placing bright green donation bins at schools, non-profits, and businesses to support sustainability and give back to our community. We’re growing fast, and we need a self-starter who’s ready to help us keep that momentum going.

This is a paid internship designed for a college student who’s curious about sales, wants to build professional skills, and isn’t afraid to pick up the phone and get after it.

What You’ll Be Doing
• Research schools, churches, and community businesses that may be a good fit for one of our clothing bins.
• Cold call and email new prospects using leads you source (with tools we’ll show you).
• Schedule video calls or in-person visits with decision-makers.
• Track outreach and follow-ups in simple tools like Google Sheets.
• Partner with schools and other nonprofits to promote their bins using social media posts, newsletters, and simple promotional flyers we’ll help you create.
• Help manage relationships and communication with new and existing host sites.
• Celebrate every “yes” — each one helps reduce landfill waste and gives back to local organizations.

Why This Role is Awesome
• Hands-on Sales Training: Learn what actually works in cold outreach and community partnerships.
• Work with Purpose: Be part of something meaningful — our bins help schools & non-profits raise money while keeping textiles out of landfills.
• Flexible Schedule: You’ll work part-time, with flexibility to fit your school schedule.
• Boost Your Resume: This isn’t coffee runs and busy work — you’ll own real work and see results.
• Local Territory: Work from home — no long commutes required.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:
• Enjoys talking to people and isn’t intimidated by cold calling or rejection.
• Is organized, persistent, and takes initiative without needing constant direction.
• Communicates clearly and professionally — especially over email and phone.
• Has access to a reliable phone and computer.
• Bonus if you’re familiar with tools like Google Workspace, or Canva — but not required.

Location & Pay
• Remote/local hybrid — based in East Tennessee (Knoxville, Chattanooga, or surrounding areas). Not essential to be based here but preferred.
• ~$18–$30/hr depending on experience and performance.
• Potential for longer-term opportunity.

Interested?

If you’re ready to get your feet wet in business development, build confidence, and help a business that’s doing good work, we’d love to talk.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 – $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Benefits:
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:
• Choose your own hours

Application Question(s):
• What are your career goals?
• What are you really good at professionally?
• What are you not as good at professionally or perhaps just not as interested in doing?
• This role involves frequent cold calling, often with little initial response or interest. Describe why you believe you’re a good fit for that kind of work and what personal traits would help you succeed.
• What do you hope to gain from a role that involves cold outreach to non-profits and local businesses?

Work Location: Remote