Sales Development Representative - Host Companies (Fully Remote)

Sales Development Representative (Lead Generation Specialist) - Host Companies

About Virtual Internships

We’re on a mission to create a world where internships are guaranteed for all. We ensure learners have access to remote internship opportunities at innovative companies worldwide, regardless of their background, major, location, or career field choice. Our clients include universities, governments, foundations, and online education institutions.

• $14.3million Series A fundraise announced in September 2022, with investors including Hambro Perks, Sequoia India & Surge, Arsenal Growth, Kaplan, and Ascend Vietnam Ventures
• Ranked 20th out of 13,000 organizations to “Escape To in 2023”Featured as a Top 100 EdTech Startup by HolonIQ in 2021, 2022, and 2023
• Rated as a Top 50 Rising Startup by Tech in Asia in 2022
• Remote-first with 100+ employees across 20+ countries globally
• B2B EdTech product, trusted by 100+ universities, 10,000+ interns, and 14,000+ companies

One of the core values at VI is transparency. Therefore feel free to “try before you apply” by visiting our VI-P Guide, which includes our values, how we operate, how we build our packages, and a few other snippets of who we are!

Your Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Lead Generation Specialist / SDR to join our Placements team at Virtual Internships, where we guarantee remote internships for students worldwide.

As a Lead Gen Specialist / SDR, you will generate leads and set the stage for our Placement Matching Specialists to convert opportunities.

The role will start as a 3-month full-time contract, with the potential to become permanent based on performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Utilizing multiple communication channels (email, calls, LinkedIn) to reach out to potential leads and generate interest in becoming a Virtual Internships host company.
• Setting up meetings for our Placement Matching Specialists
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in our sales engagement and CRM tools.
• Participating in the creation and optimization of lead generation and outreach strategies.
• Following up on email marketing campaigns, webinars, and other demand generation activities.
• Meeting or exceeding monthly and quarterly lead generation targets.

Who We're Looking For

We know that great talent comes from all backgrounds. Ideally, you have:

• Fluency in English (you don’t need an IELTS, but if you did, it would be 7.0+).
• 1-3 years of experience in similar roles, such as SDR or Lead Generation Specialist.
• Experience making cold calls and sending cold emails.
• Proven ability to meet targets and KPIs.
• Familiarity with remote work or working with global teams.

If you are passionate about prospecting, communication, and thrive in a target-driven environment, this role is perfect for you.

Virtual Internships Perks and Benefits

• Remote-First: All roles at VI are currently and will remain remote - flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Flexible Working Hours: Start earlier, leave earlier, take a shorter lunch, or leave later, it's totally up to you.
• Annual Leave: Wherever you are in the world, you’ll get 25 days of paid annual leave per year, plus bank holidays and 5 sick days.
• Life Event Leave: There are moments in life where your life responsibility is a higher priority than work (e.g. moving house, your best friend getting married, your sister having a baby) therefore, you’ll get 5 days of paid life-event leave to support these occasions. You also get a day off on your birthday. This is in addition to your Annual Leave.
• Flexible VIer Budget: You’ll receive a flexible budget of $1,000 per year that you can use on but not limited to your work setup, personal wellness, or professional development.
• Tech: New joiners receive either a Windows, a Macbook or a $750 budget for your company laptop depending on the role and location.

Equality & Diversity

Virtual Internships is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equality and diversity amongst both our employees and prospective applicants. We ensure all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process.