Sales Intern - Cold Acquisition

About Us

Goodie Bag is a marketplace for local surplus food, connecting local shops and customers to reduce food waste and promote sustainable practices. We’re growing fast and looking for a motivated Sales Intern to help us fill our pipeline with qualified leads and set the stage for new partner relationships.

Position Summary

As our Sales Intern for Cold Acquisition, you’ll assist our Head of Sales & Partnerships and our CEO in sourcing and engaging new prospects. You’ll own the top of the funnel, researching targets, crafting outreach, and generating qualified leads, while learning hands-on B2B sales techniques from our senior sales leadership. Excel here, and you’ll be fast-tracked for a more formal sales role.

Key Responsibilities

Prospecting & Research: Build lists of target restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, and grocers in assigned regions.
Cold Outreach: Execute multi-channel sequences (cold calls, emails, DMs) to engage and qualify prospects.
Lead Qualification: Run discovery calls to assess fit, capture partner needs, and set demos for our Head of Sales & Partnerships or CEO.
CRM Management: Log activities, update prospect statuses, and maintain data hygiene in our CRM.
Follow-Up & Nurturing: Personalize messaging for warm leads, manage cadence, and re-engage prospects over time.
Collaboration & Feedback: Surface insights on messaging efficacy, prospect pain points, and market trends; help refine outreach templates.

Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication, you’re comfortable cold-calling and crafting persuasive emails.
Self-starter who owns tasks, meets deadlines, and iterates quickly on feedback.
Highly organized, with a keen eye for data accuracy and follow-up discipline.
Interest in startups, sustainability, and driving impact through sales.
Familiarity with CRM tools (HubSpot, Salesforce), Google Workspace, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator is a plus.

What to Expect

Time Commitment: 10–15 hours per week (flexible around your schedule).
Outreach Targets:
- 50+ outbound touches per week (calls + emails + DMs).
- 5–10 qualified discovery conversations scheduled per month.
Reporting & Mentorship: Weekly check-ins with our Head of Sales & Partnerships and CEO to review pipeline health, outreach performance, and career growth.

Benefits

Commission-based performance incentives.
Direct mentorship from our Head of Sales & Partnerships and CEO.
Potential fast-track to a full-time sales role based on performance.
Flexible, fully remote work.
Hands-on experience building partnerships that reduce food waste and support local businesses.