Business Development Intern

Job Description

About Life Space Digital

Life Space Digital is an innovative company that is revolutionizing the out-of-home (OOH) media landscape. They achieve this by deploying smart digital screens in high-traffic commercial environments, including office buildings, multifamily residential properties, and retail centers. Their platform delivers engaging content and targeted advertising directly to occupants and visitors in various locations, from elevators and lobbies to shopping center concourses.

The company is supported by an experienced leadership team and has ambitious national growth plans. They are rapidly expanding across key U.S. markets, focusing on speed, precision, and creating long-term value for their partners.

About The Business Development Internship

Life Space Digital is establishing its inaugural class of Business Development Interns. This internship offers a hands-on, immersive opportunity to learn the fundamentals of B2B sales within a rapidly expanding media and real estate technology company. Interns will play a direct role in the company’s expansion into new markets.

This is not a shadowing role; interns will be actively involved in:

• Building sales pipeline
• Engaging with decision-makers
• Directly contributing to revenue growth

The internship is ideal for competitive, coachable students who are interested in pursuing careers in sales, media, real estate, or entrepreneurship.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Conduct outbound prospecting activities to identify and engage with property owners, operators, and management groups.
• Support lead generation and market research efforts across designated target territories.
• Build and maintain organized prospect lists utilizing professional platforms like LinkedIn, CRM tools, and industry-specific databases.
• Assist with the execution of cold outreach campaigns via email and phone.
• Qualify potential leads and successfully schedule meetings for senior sales executives.
• Track all activity and performance metrics within the CRM system.
• Actively participate in weekly sales training sessions and strategy meetings to enhance skills and contribute to team goals.

What You’ll Learn (Key Takeaways)

• B2B Sales Fundamentals: Gain a comprehensive understanding of business-to-business sales processes and pipeline management.
• Prospecting Strategy: Develop effective strategies for identifying potential clients and developing new territories.
• Industry-Specific Sales: Learn the nuances of selling into the commercial real estate and property management sectors.
• CRM Best Practices: Acquire practical experience with CRM systems, with a preference for HubSpot exposure.
• Sales Techniques: Master objection handling and consultative selling approaches.
• Startup Growth: Understand how a high-growth startup company scales its revenue operations.

Who You Are (Qualifications)

• Education: A recent graduate or a graduating senior currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, or a related field.
• Communication Skills: A strong communicator with the confidence to speak with industry professionals, particularly within the real estate sector.
• Drive: Competitive, goal-oriented, and motivated by performance and results.
• Organization: Highly organized with excellent time management abilities.
• Proactiveness: Comfortable with outbound outreach activities and thrives in high-activity environments.
• Coachability: Eager to receive feedback and continuously improve.
• Experience (Plus): Prior experience in sales, leadership roles, athletics, or customer-facing positions is a significant advantage.
• Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Language (Preferred): Chinese (Mandarin) language proficiency is preferred.

Internship Details

• Duration: Summer 2026 (flexible start date to accommodate academic schedules).
• Schedule: Full-time preferred (Monday – Friday).
• Location: Opportunities available in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
• Compensation: $20 per hour, plus commission opportunities.

Why Join Life Space Digital?

• Founding Class: Be part of the inaugural intern class at a rapidly scaling startup, making a significant impact from the start.
• Leadership Exposure: Gain direct access and exposure to the company’s revenue leadership.
• Real Responsibility: Take on genuine responsibilities with measurable contributions and impact.
• Culture: Thrive in a high-growth, high-performance work environment.
• Career Pathway: Benefit from a clear pathway to potential full-time Business Development Representative roles upon graduation for top-performing interns.

If you are competitive, driven, and eager to develop real-world sales skills in a dynamic and fast-moving environment, Life Space Digital encourages you to apply.