Sales Development Associate Internship Opportunity

Sales Development Associate – Paid Internship at Impel Talent

Job Description

Impel Talent values connection, curiosity, and meaningful work. We specialize in supporting careers within Life Sciences, Renewable Energy, and Space & Technology sectors. Our Sales Development Associate internship is a 6-month, full-time paid program designed to cultivate real relationships and provide hands-on sales experience with purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective candidates across key industries to share Impel Talent’s mission and services.
• Conduct outreach via phone, email, and LinkedIn to initiate authentic conversations.
• Promote leadership development programs and the Impel Connect platform (www.impeltalent.com/connect) to assist professionals in advancing their careers.
• Qualify leads by understanding candidates’ goals and challenges to connect them with appropriate opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior recruiters and account managers on client engagements and recruitment processes.
• Assist with market mapping, database management, advert writing, search design, and lead generation.
• Be the initial point of contact for candidates, offering empathetic guidance throughout their journey.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and follow up to ensure smooth candidate and client experiences.
• Support community engagement by sharing updates and success stories via Impel Connect and social channels.

Candidate Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in sales, recruitment, HR, or related fields.
• Strong communication skills with a passion for genuine connection.
• Curiosity and ability to ask insightful questions to understand people’s stories.
• Empathy and a people-first approach to support candidates and clients.
• Organized, reliable, and effective time management.
• Comfortable with LinkedIn, CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot), and AI assistants such as ChatGPT or Copilot.
• Creative thinker excited to explore new ways to engage and share ideas.
• Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Receive

• Paid internship including salary and commission with meaningful career impact.
• Hybrid working flexibility to balance office and remote work.
• Monthly paid charity day promoting community involvement.
• Clear growth path into a full-time Sales Development Associate role.
• Mentorship from experienced leaders invested in your personal development.
• Inclusive, innovative culture that values authenticity over corporate formality.