Sales Development Intern

Motive

internship

Posted on: 10/9/2025

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States

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Entry Level

Spring

About the role

Gain a comprehensive understanding of our team's analytical strategy for lead generation.
Master the art of cold calling, email outreach, and leveraging LinkedIn to identify and connect with potential customers.
Assist with interviewing SDR candidates for our "wins of the week" newsletter.
Contribute to various projects as assigned by the Sales, Marketing, Enablement, and SDR leadership teams.
Research and gain comprehensive knowledge of the trucking and logistics industry.
Gain skills pertaining to time management and sales in a SaaS company.

A strong work ethic, with a desire to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment.
A hunger to learn Tech Sales
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and effectively present information.
Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Decks)
Strong preference for candidates graduating in Spring 2026.
Must be able to join us in-office in EITHER Austin, TX or Nashville, TN

Benefits

Hands-on experience: Apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world sales setting.
Exposure to diverse aspects of Sales Development: Gain insights into the entire SDR journey, from onboarding to ongoing performance optimization.
Mentorship and guidance: Learn from experienced professionals and build valuable connections within the industry.
The opportunity to make a real difference: Contribute directly to the success of our SDR team.
Learn SaaS (System as a Software) sales
Understand the industries and customer types we serve

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

cold callingemail outreachlead generationsalestime managementSaaS

strong work ethicdesire to learnexcellent communicationinterpersonal skillsability to build rapportpresentation skills