Summer Sales Development Intern

Company Description

Coranet Corp is a national provider of IT Infrastructure, Audiovisual, Security, and Building Technology Solutions for Construction Firms, Developers, Fortune 500, Healthcare, and Government Institutions. We partner with the top technology brands to design, build, and install comprehensive solutions for our clients' real estate assets. Coranet has repeatedly appeared on Inc. 5000's list of the Fastest-Growing Private Businesses and helps companies of all sizes transition into the digital age, leveraging IT to make their buildings and assets "smart." Our goal is to be the leading building technology integrator, designing and implementing solutions for commercial clients from hotels to hospitals.

Role Description: Sales Development Summer Intern

We're seeking a motivated Sales Development Summer Intern for a 10-week paid summer internship. This internship will blend core B2B sales development responsibilities (cold calling, emailing, prospecting, pitching) with forward-thinking initiatives around automated sequences, AI/LLMs (Large Language Models), and other advanced tools. You'll work closely with Account Executives, Sales Managers, and senior leaders to drive new business development, refine outreach strategies, and push the boundaries of modern sales and marketing technologies.

The candidate should be comfortable targeting new customers, developing a pipeline, and qualifying leads. The ideal candidate would have the knowledge and responsibility to craft outreach strategies, design drip campaigns, and advise senior management on innovative ways to capture new prospects. They would also be responsible for implementing these campaigns and ensuring traction via cold calling, prospecting, and top-of-the-funnel outreach. Candidates will be trained in sales and prospecting best practices during this 10-week bootcamp pitching real prospects and learning from our top sales personnel.

Products represented include Network Infrastructure (Copper, Fiber), Audio-Visual solutions, Network Security, Physical Security (Security Camera / Biometric Scanners), commercial DAS, and wireless solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Development and Prospecting:

Conduct cold calling, targeted emailing, and LinkedIn outreach to identify prospective clients in construction, real estate, enterprise, and related verticals.

Qualify leads and potential opportunities, and coordinate with the sales team to move them down the sales funnel

Collaborate with senior sales to refine messaging and prospecting approaches for a range of products (Network Infrastructure, Audio-Visual, Security Solutions, DAS, Wireless).

• Set meetings and pitch potential customers on Coranet and new business opportunities
• Develop customer pitch books, marketing, and sales material to target key verticals and prospects

Automated Sequences & AI Implementation:

Help build and optimize automated outreach and drip campaigns, leveraging CRMs and advanced tools like LLMs (e.g., ChatGPT) for email writing, lead routing, and follow-up workflows.

Evaluate and recommend AI-driven solutions to improve the sales cycle, from pipeline management to lead scoring to close.

Market Research & Strategy:

Research potential target industries, competitors, and prospective leads to inform outreach strategy.

Work with senior management to develop insightful prospecting lists and optimize lead generation tactics.

Assist with analyzing metrics around open rates, response rates, call outcomes, and meeting conversions to iterate on campaign performance.

• Develop automated marketing workflows to push Coranet's branding and content across social platforms

Event Engagement:

Support and attend networking events to connect with real estate developers, general contractors, executives, and other potential customers in the local area (e.g. NJ and NY, FL, NC, MD/VA, etc.).

Collaboration & Reporting:

Maintain accurate records in our CRM system (e.g., outreach activities, call notes, pipeline status).

Assist in creating regular reports on lead generation progress, pipeline development, and AI/LLM tool adoption.

Qualifications

Current enrollment in (or recent graduate of) a Bachelor's or Master's program, ideally in Sales, Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field, but all fields are welcome.

Familiarity with sales and marketing prospecting software, CRMs (e.g., Outreach), and/or marketing automation tools.

Interest or experience in AI, natural language processing, or LLM-based tools is strongly preferred.

Comfortable cold calling and sending high-volume outreach messages

Able to craft compelling emails, automated scripts, and workflows.

Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to work autonomously.

Willingness to travel up to 15% (depending on events and team needs) and attend in-person networking opportunities.

Logistics

Program Duration: June 1, 2026 to August 7, 2026.

Schedule: Full-time Monday through Friday from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. EST.

Pay Range: $18.00 to $24.00 per hour, depending on experience and degree program.

Location: Day-to-day remote work mixed with weekly or biweekly in-person events, depending on the intern's location. There will be an exciting in-person presentation you will give at the end of your internship in front of company leadership in either NY or FL.

Why Join Coranet

Opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, sales, and AI innovation.

Hands-on mentorship from senior and junior sales team members, with exposure to strategic decision-making and the ability to learn leading sales systems and tools.

A dynamic environment that encourages new ideas and creativity, where your contributions will directly impact the growth of our organization.

Potential for professional growth and a future career path in sales, marketing, or technology.

Flexible work environment with a mix of remote and on-site responsibilities.

• Opportunity to obtain a full-time role as a sales development representative

If you're excited about harnessing the power of AI and automation to revolutionize sales processes and you're eager to sharpen core prospecting and outreach skills, this summer internship is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to the Coranet team.