Sales Intern

Sales Intern — NXT1 Sports

NXT1 Sports is a sports technology company building AI-powered agents that help coaches, athletic departments, and athletes operate at a higher level. We’re looking for a motivated, entrepreneurial Sales Intern to join our growing team and help expand NXT1’s reach across the sports industry.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who wants real experience in startup sales, business development, sports technology, prospecting, and customer acquisition.

What You’ll Do

Research and identify prospective high school, college, and sports organization customers.

Build and manage prospect lists of coaches, athletic directors, programs, and other decision-makers.

Conduct outbound outreach through email, phone calls, LinkedIn, and other channels.

Help schedule product demos and sales conversations.

Communicate NXT1’s value proposition to prospective customers.

Follow up with leads and help move prospects through the sales pipeline.

Track outreach, conversations, follow-ups, and opportunities in our CRM.

Assist with sales presentations, demos, and customer onboarding.

Research schools, athletic programs, coaches, and market opportunities.

Provide feedback from prospects to help improve NXT1’s sales messaging and strategy.

Work directly with the NXT1 team in a fast-paced startup environment.

Skills We’re Looking For

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Comfortable talking to new people and making phone calls.

Confident, outgoing, and willing to initiate conversations.

Strong organization and follow-through.

Ability to research prospects and identify decision-makers.

Interest in sales, business development, entrepreneurship, sports, or technology.

Comfortable learning new software, CRM systems, and AI tools.

Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Professional and coachable attitude.

Strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

Pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Sports Management, Communications, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.

Previous experience in sales, customer service, recruiting, athletics, fundraising, or business development.

Familiarity with cold calls, email outreach, or sales tools.

Knowledge of high school or collegiate athletics is a plus.

Entrepreneurial or startup experience is a plus.

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on experience selling real AI and sports technology.

Direct exposure to startup sales and business development.

Experience prospecting and communicating with coaches and athletic decision-makers.

Experience with CRM and sales pipeline management.

Experience participating in product demos and sales calls.

Mentorship and direct exposure to the NXT1 leadership team.

The opportunity to make a measurable impact on a growing sports-tech company.

Potential opportunities for continued work with NXT1 based on performance.

Who Will Thrive Here

This role is ideal for someone who doesn't wait to be told what to do.

You should be comfortable picking up the phone, sending the first message, researching a prospect, asking questions, following up, and figuring things out. We value hustle, curiosity, communication, accountability, and a willingness to learn.

If you're interested in the intersection of sports, AI, technology, and sales, this is an opportunity to get meaningful startup experience while helping build something from the ground up.