Business Development Intern

Lewis & Ellis, Inc. is seeking motivated individuals for a structured, phone-based outbound calling role focused on lead generation and appointment setting. This position requires individuals who are confident on the phone, highly organized, and resilient in the face of rejection.

This is not a social media or event-marketing role. Success in this position comes from consistency, professionalism, and the ability to execute within a structured calling environment.

What You'll Do

• Conduct outbound calls using provided scripts and frameworks
• Set appointments for senior consulting professionals at a respected actuarial firm
• Engage prospects in a professional and confident manner
• Track call activity, outcomes, and follow-ups with accuracy
• Work toward clear daily and weekly performance goals
• Represent L&E with professionalism in all interactions

Compensation

• $15-20 per hour
• $50 per appointment set and realized
• This role is performance-driven, offering strong upside for individuals who are consistent and effective on the phone.

What You'll Gain

• Develop professional phone communication skills and confidence in a structured environment

• Hands-on experience in sales, business development, and client outreach

• Exposure to a performance-driven role with measurable results

• Insight into working alongside experienced consulting professionals

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Naturally confident and comfortable speaking on the phone
• Organized, goal-oriented, and self-disciplined
• Resilient and able to handle rejection positively
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Able to follow scripts while maintaining a natural tone
• Dependable and consistent with time commitments

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business, or related field (Community college students encouraged to apply)
• Availability of 10–15 hours per week
• Strong interest in sales, consulting, or business development
• Flexible schedule that aligns well with full-time student commitments

Assessment Requirement

All candidates must complete a Berke Assessment, which serves as the primary screening tool to ensure alignment with our proven outbound caller profile. Link is here:

Lewis & Ellis is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, performance, and legitimate business considerations. L&E prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

L&E is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with other accommodation needs as required by applicable federal, state, and local law, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).