Join an Early-Stage AI Startup and Get Hands-On Sales & Partnership Experience
We’re looking for a proactive Sales & Partnerships Intern to help us build early traction for an exciting AI startup. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants real-world experience in lead generation, affiliate marketing, partnership development, and early-stage sales.
The program is a 3-month remote internship, during which you will assist with various digital marketing tasks for the business mentioned above for 10 hours per week. This is an unpaid program whose end goal is to provide students with a higher chance of getting hired in the digital marketing space after completing our apprenticeship program.
For Students: Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.
What You’ll Do
• Conduct targeted outreach to coaches, consultants, agency owners, and small professional services teams to secure Letters of Intent (LOIs)
• Build, research, and manage qualified prospect lists
• Identify and connect with potential partners, including coworking spaces, professional networks, and complementary technology companies
• Support early partnership and sales conversations
• Help coordinate product demos and validation sessions
• Keep the sales pipeline organized and ensure timely follow-ups
• Research potential affiliate and partnership opportunities
• Track outreach, responses, and partnership progress
What We’re Looking For
• Strong written communication skills
• Comfortable with email and LinkedIn outreach
• Organized, reliable, and consistent with follow-ups
• Genuine interest in AI, the future of work, startups, or emerging technology
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to take ownership
• Previous experience in sales, lead generation, affiliate marketing, or partnerships is a plus
• Timezone overlap with US East Coast hours is preferred
What’s In It For You?
• It’s (100%) fully remote position and offers flexibility in schedule.
• You’ll have clear goals and the training resources you need to deliver.
• Access our free courses on the platform that you can finish at your own pace.
• 1 to 2 hours of mentorship every week.
• Issued certification upon successfully completing the program
• Boost your portfolio and grow your professional network
• Get to utilize and elevate your digital marketing skills in real projects
• You have a high chance of being hired by your mentor during or after the apprenticeship, depending on your performance.
About us:
Acadium started with the belief that anyone, anywhere, should be able to get the skills and experience they need to start their career without barriers like price, schedule, or location getting in their way. Acadium gives anyone the tools, support, and mentorship they need to launch their dream career. Acadium is the only platform that provides real work experience, accessible to everyone. Acadium began in 2017 with a team of 3 co-founders: Richard Shaw, Marco Tundo, and Moe Abbas. Since then, they’ve attracted more than 120,000 student members and over 50,000 businesses to connect through the apprenticeship marketplace. Our team is growing and looking for people who are motivated, intelligent, and committed to making education accessible to join our team.
What We Value:
• Integrity - Be trustworthy in your actions
• Care - Treat your teammates and our community as you would want to be treated
• Curiosity - Ask questions. Always state your assumptions
• Tenacity - Persevere when times are tough
• Discipline - Be consistent in your actions
• Ambition - Aspire to become better every day
• Service -Serve your community to the best of your abilities.
