Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Acadium is an apprenticeship platform that provides accessible work experience, training, and mentorship. The Sales & Partnerships Intern will support early traction for an AI startup through lead generation, outreach, partnership development, affiliate research, sales conversations, and pipeline management.
Responsibilities
- Conduct targeted outreach to coaches, consultants, agency owners, and small professional services teams to secure Letters of Intent (LOIs)
- Build, research, and manage qualified prospect lists
- Identify and connect with potential partners, including coworking spaces, professional networks, and complementary technology companies
- Support early partnership and sales conversations
- Help coordinate product demos and validation sessions
- Keep the sales pipeline organized and ensure timely follow-ups
- Research potential affiliate and partnership opportunities
- Track outreach, responses, and partnership progress
Skills
- Strong written communication skills
- Comfortable with email and LinkedIn outreach
- Organized, reliable, and consistent with follow-ups
- Genuine interest in AI, the future of work, startups, or emerging technology
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to take ownership
- Previous experience in sales, lead generation, affiliate marketing, or partnerships is a plus
- Timezone overlap with US East Coast hours is preferred
Benefits
- 100% fully remote position and flexibility in schedule
- Clear goals and the training resources you need to deliver
- Access to free courses on the platform that you can finish at your own pace
- 1 to 2 hours of mentorship every week
- Issued certification upon successfully completing the program
- Boost your portfolio and grow your professional network
- Opportunity to utilize and elevate your digital marketing skills in real projects
- High chance of being hired by your mentor during or after the apprenticeship, depending on your performance
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