Central Michigan University Business Development Summer Internship
About Detroit Labs
Detroit Labs is a digital innovation studio transforming the way our clients do business by launching bold, cutting-edge technology solutions that deliver meaningful results. Since 2011, we’ve built genuine relationships with high-profile clients based on respect, trust, and results.
At Detroit Labs, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture that values people. We believe in giving our team members the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive professionally and personally.
Business Development Internship
Join our exclusive internship program and learn enterprise B2B sales though our human-first, on the job training program.. This isn't your typical internship. You'll develop rare, high-value outbound skills that translate across any industry while earning competitive compensation and working flexible hours around your class schedule.
This internship offers something rare: a structured pathway to mastering one of the most valuable and transferable professional skills while working with Fortune 1000 companies from day one.
What you'll do
- Cold call Fortune 1000 C-Level executives (CEOs, CTOs, CIOs) to schedule business development meetings
- Master high-volume outbound calling with precision and strategy
- Research and qualify enterprise prospects using professional sales tools
- Collaborate with a team of SDRs in a supportive, non-competitive internal environment
- Participate in strategy sessions and ongoing skill development workshops
What You'll Gain
- Transferable Skills: Communication, resilience, research, executive engagement
- Professional Experience: Enterprise B2B sales with Fortune 1000 companies
- Industry Knowledge: Custom software development and technology sector insights
- Career Advantage: Stand out from peers with elite sales training
- Real Compensation: Earn while you learn with performance-based increases
- Career Pathway: Potential full-time opportunity upon graduation
What You Can Expect for Training and Development
14-Hour Comprehensive Onboarding covering:
- Elite sales mindset and Fortune 1000 landscape
- CRM and sales technology mastery
- Cold calling science and executive psychology
- Script writing and objection handling
- Live call observation and role-playing practice
- Complete aptitude assessment before going live
Ongoing Support:
- Daily check-ins during your first week
- Weekly feedback sessions
- Monthly skill enhancement sessions
- Real-time coaching and call review sessions
Requirements
- Currently enrolled at Central Michigan University in a sales or business development program
- Strong communication skills and professional phone presence
- Coachable mindset and willingness to learn
- Self-motivated with ability to handle rejection
- Reliable schedule commitment (minimum 1 hour/day, 5 hours per week)
- Interest in sales, business development, or entrepreneurship
- Comfortable with technology and learning new software platforms
- Goal-oriented with competitive drive
- Team player mentality
Benefits
At Detroit Labs, we don’t just offer jobs - we provide our team members with opportunities to grow, learn, and contribute meaningfully to exciting projects. Team members enjoy:
- $16.00/hour
- Access to professional development resources
- All-company in-person and remote-friendly activities
- Comfy Detroit Labs apparel - on us!