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Join SafeSpace Global, a fast-growing technology company at the intersection of artificial intelligence, safety, and innovation. Our internship program provides students with meaningful, hands-on experience working alongside marketing, sales, and executive leaders while contributing to real-world projects that support organizational growth and impact. In the following roles, interns will gain hands-on experience and receive ongoing mentorship and support. Our internship program is designed to help students build practical business skills, expand their professional networks, and gain exposure to the fast-paced world of technology innovation and growth.

Position Overview

The Sales & Business Development Intern will gain firsthand exposure to the sales cycle within a technology-driven organization. Working alongside our experienced Marketing and Sales teams, the Sales & Business Development intern will assist with market research, lead generation, customer outreach, and strategic growth initiatives.

• Conduct market and industry research to identify emerging opportunities, trends, and target markets.
• Assist with lead generation, prospecting, and account research activities.
• Support the development of sales outreach campaigns and customer engagement initiatives.
• Learn and apply customer relationship management (CRM) best practices for pipeline management and reporting.
• Participate in sales meetings, product demonstrations, and business development discussions.
• Assist in preparing presentations, proposals, and supporting materials for prospective customers and partners.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to align lead-generation efforts with broader organizational goals.

• Business development and sales processes
• Technology and SaaS sales fundamentals
• Market research and competitive analysis
• Customer engagement and relationship-building
• CRM platforms and sales pipeline management
• Professional communication and presentation skills
• Real-World Professional Experience
  Interns contribute directly to meaningful projects that support organizational initiatives across marketing, sales, business development, and strategic growth.
• Flexible Hybrid Learning Environment
  Designed to accommodate academic commitments while providing valuable workplace experience through a combination of virtual and in-person collaboration opportunities. In-person responsibilities will be performed at SafeSpace Global’s Tennessee AI Center of Excellence in Nashville, TN.
• Executive Mentorship
  Receive guidance and coaching from experienced marketing, sales, business development, and executive leaders who are committed to professional development and career readiness.
• Exposure to AI & Emerging Technologies
  Gain insight into the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence, automation, enterprise technology, and digital transformation while working within an innovative technology company.
• Professional Development Opportunities
  Participate in networking events, team meetings, workshops, and learning experiences designed to strengthen leadership, communication, and career development skills.
• Portfolio & Resume Building
  Develop tangible work products and measurable accomplishments that can be showcased in future academic, internship, and career opportunities.
• Career Pathway Potential
  High-performing interns could be eligible and may be considered for future internship extensions, part-time employment, or full-time career opportunities based on organizational needs, available openings, position-related criteria and requirements, and designated qualifications.
• Professional References
  Students who successfully complete the internship program and pursue other opportunities may be eligible to receive professional references from company leadership, including Scott M. Boruff, CEO, and Dustin Hillis, President & CSO, based on their contributions, professionalism, and overall performance and development throughout the program.

Ideal candidates are curious, motivated, collaborative, and eager to learn while making a meaningful contribution to real business initiatives. Must be enrolled in a college program related to the respective role you are applying for.

SafeSpace Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This is an unpaid educational internship intended to satisfy the criteria established under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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