Market Research and Sales Development Intern (Unpaid)

Market Research and Sales Development Intern (Unpaid)Location: Remote (US-based)Job type: InternshipHours: 10 to 15 hours per weekDuration: 10 to 12 weeksStart dates: RollingThis is an unpaid internship. No wages or salary are provided. The role is intended for currently enrolled college students seeking hands-on experience in B2B market research and early-stage startup operations.About UsWe are an early-stage PropTech startup building autonomous emergency dispatch software for the trades industry, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. We are currently in active market validation and looking for a motivated intern to help us understand our market directly from the people in it.What You Will Do- Conduct structured discovery phone interviews with small business owners in the trades industry using a provided script and framework- Qualify and categorize contacts based on business size, current workflow, and pain points- Maintain organized research profiles and notes using our internal tracking tool- Attend weekly check-ins with the founding team to debrief on findings- Contribute to a market research summary report at the close of the internshipWhat You Will Learn- How to conduct B2B discovery conversations and qualify prospects- How early-stage startups validate product-market fit before launch- Go-to-market strategy and market segmentation fundamentals- How to track and manage a research pipeline using CRM-style tools- How to turn qualitative field research into actionable business insightsFull training is provided before your first call. No prior sales or research experience is required.Whom We Are Looking For- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, preferably in business, marketing, communications, or a related field- Comfortable making phone calls and holding natural, unscripted conversations- Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to follow a structured process- Genuinely curious about how small businesses operate- Able to self-manage in a fully remote and flexible environmentWhat You Get- Structured onboarding and training before your first call- Direct weekly mentorship from the founding team- A reference letter and LinkedIn recommendation upon successful completion- Real ground-floor startup experience across market research, sales strategy, and product validation- First consideration for paid roles as the company growsTo ApplySend a short note with the following:1. Your school and what you are currently studying2. Why early-stage startups interest you3. Whether you are comfortable making outbound phone callsNo formal cover letter required.Requirements added by the job poster• Authorized to work in the United States