Business Development Internship (Paid) - Stamford, CT
At a glance
Junior Business Development role at Venture Home. Stamford · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Contact prospective customers through calls, email and other approved channels to start conversations
- Explain solar and home electrification basics, hear homeowners’ interests and route questions to useful resources
- Set appointments for promising prospects, then follow up so they stay informed and engaged
- Coordinate outreach and sales handoffs with leadership and operations, while logging conversations and next steps
- Work toward personal and team outreach and appointment goals, using coaching to build sales skills
What you bring
- You can work full-time in person in Stamford, following the stated weekday schedule
- You communicate clearly, listen well and can explain ideas in an approachable way
- You stay professional through unanswered calls and rejection, and follow through on responsibilities
- You’re curious about solar and home electrification and ready to learn through coaching
Who this fits
This junior, hands-on role suits someone seeking to develop customer communication and inside sales skills, whether or not they are a student. You’ll work in person in Stamford, Monday through Friday, from nine to five, for forty hours a week, and must be able to start in October 2026.
From the employer
Location: Stamford, Connecticut (In-person) - Must be able to start on October 2026
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week | 9 AM-5 PM M-F
Compensation: $18/hour + Commission + Benefits
Start your career in solar energy and home electrification with a team that values curiosity, hard work, and a willingness to learn.
Venture Home is looking for a motivated Business Development Intern to join our Inside sales - Reactivation team in Stamford, Connecticut. You’ll work directly with our senior leadership, operations, and sales teams to connect with homeowners across the Northeast, educate them about solar energy and home electrification, and schedule meetings with our sales team.
This is an opportunity to get your foot in the door, build practical business skills, and learn how the different parts of a company work together. You’ll join a collaborative, fast-paced environment where initiative matters and team members who excel have opportunities to grow.
In this role, you will:
- Reach out to prospective customers by phone, email, and other approved communication channels.
- Help homeowners understand solar energy and home electrification, answer introductory questions, and connect them with the right resources.
- Learn about customers’ needs and interests to identify opportunities for a conversation with our sales team.
- Schedule qualified appointments and follow up to keep customers informed and engaged.
- Work closely with senior leadership and operations to coordinate customer outreach and support a smooth handoff to sales.
- Keep accurate records of customer conversations, appointments, and follow-up activities.
- Participate in training and coaching to strengthen your communication, customer service, and sales skills.
- Work toward individual and team outreach and appointment-setting goals.
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- A student mentality: You’re curious, coachable, and eager to learn. To us, this means a mindset, not a requirement to be enrolled in school.
- A strong work ethic: You show up prepared, follow through, and take ownership of your responsibilities.
- Clear communication: You enjoy talking with people, listening carefully, and explaining ideas in an approachable way.
- Persistence and a positive attitude: You can handle unanswered calls and rejection while staying professional and focused.
- An interest in clean energy: You want to learn about solar, home electrification, and the customers we serve across the Northeast.
- A desire to grow: You’re looking for an opportunity to build your skills and earn greater responsibility.
- Availability to work in person in Stamford for the full-time schedule listed above.
You can expect:
- Direct experience working with our senior leadership and operations teams.
- Hands-on learning in solar energy, home electrification, and inside sales.
- An energetic, supportive team environment with ongoing coaching and feedback.
- Opportunities for advancement within the company for team members who consistently excel.
- Full-time employee benefits, including health, dental, vision + 401k with company match.
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