Business Development Representative Intern

Overview of Position:

At EventPipe, we’re on a mission to make managing event housing simple, scalable, and stress-free. We provide innovative software solutions that help event producers, teams, travel agents, and housing companies simplify their housing operations.

As a Business Development Representative Intern (BDR Intern), you’ll gain hands-on experience driving new business opportunities and supporting EventPipe’s sales growth. You’ll learn how to identify and engage qualified prospects, support our Account Executives, and help promote Presto Deals — our exclusive discounted hotel offers for travel and event housing.

This internship is ideal for someone interested in building a career in sales, marketing, or business development within a fast-growing startup. You’ll develop real-world skills in outreach, communication, and lead generation while learning how a modern SaaS sales organization operates.

What You’ll Do:

• Prospect & Qualify Leads: Reach out to prospective customers via phone, email, and LinkedIn to generate new business opportunities.
• Support Account Executives: Schedule demos, hand off qualified leads, and ensure a smooth transition from prospecting to sales.
• Sell Presto Deals: Introduce and sell EventPipe’s Presto Deals offerings, helping event organizers and teams find great hotel rates and savings.
• CRM Management: Maintain accurate records of outreach activity and lead progress in our CRM.
• Market Research: Identify new industries, events, or organizations that could benefit from EventPipe’s solutions.
• Collaboration: Partner with Marketing and Sales to improve outreach strategies and campaign effectiveness.
• Performance Tracking: Work toward weekly goals for calls, emails, and qualified leads — learning how to measure and manage a sales pipeline.
• Learn & Grow: Participate in training, mentorship, and team meetings to build your skills and understand the full sales process. 

What You Bring

• Interest in sales, marketing, business development, or the sports and events industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence speaking on the phone and engaging new contacts.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools, including CRMs like HubSpot or Salesforce.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• A proactive, positive attitude and a drive to meet goals.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Prior experience in customer service, marketing, or sales is a plus but not required.

Why Join EventPipe

• Learn directly from experienced sales and business development professionals.
• Gain hands-on exposure to startup operations and SaaS sales.
• Build foundational skills for a future career in business development or account management.
• Be part of a high-energy, collaborative team making an impact in the event housing industry.
• Opportunity to transition into a full-time role for high-performing interns.