Business Development Intern at Lewis & Ellis - Actuaries and Consultants in Dallas, TX, USA

Job description

• 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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Skills

Required

• Confident on the phone
• Highly organized
• Resilient in the face of rejection
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Goal-oriented
• Self-disciplined

Benefits

• $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.