SkillBridge: Sales & Business Development - BufferSprings
Category: Sales - Marketing
Location:
Sales and Business Development Intern (DoD SkillBridge Opportunity)
Remote (Work from home) | 3 to 6 Months | Military Transition Internship
**Transitioning Military Only
About BufferSprings
BufferSprings is a veteran-owned company built to end underemployment in the military-connected community. We don’t check boxes. We build programs that work.
Through partnerships with some of the nation’s top employers, we help bridge the gap between military talent and civilian careers by designing smart strategies, building real pipelines, and driving outcomes that matter.
This SkillBridge opportunity is built for transitioning service members who want to build real-world business skills in sales, strategy, and employer engagement while helping other veterans succeed in the process.
About the Internship
As a Sales and Business Development Intern, you will get hands-on experience working directly with BufferSprings leadership and our network of military-effective employers. You will support outreach efforts, help shape sales strategies, and build connections that support both our mission and your career after service.
This is a remote internship through the DoD SkillBridge program. It is designed to build skills, confidence, and real-world experience that translates to full-time success.
What You Will Do
Understand Employer Needs
-
Participate in conversations with companies to identify hiring challenges and business goals
-
Learn how to align military talent with real workforce needs
-
Support development of strategic solutions for veteran hiring
Build and Execute Sales Strategies
-
Learn how to generate leads and identify decision-makers
-
Contribute to outreach campaigns, messaging, and client targeting
-
Use market insights to help shape sales approaches
Engage with Employers and Partners
-
Support relationship-building with HR and talent teams
-
Represent BufferSprings in meetings and follow-up communications
-
Help showcase how our services create results
Grow Our Ecosystem
-
Connect with veteran organizations, transition offices, and military installations
-
Expand our network of partners, referrals, and allies
-
Support outreach to key community stakeholders
Use CRM and Track Outreach
-
Manage contacts and follow-ups through our CRM
-
Learn how to build and maintain a strong sales pipeline
-
Keep data organized to support smart decisions
Learn Negotiation and Closing Skills
-
Observe and support the creation of proposals
-
Learn how to address objections and close win-win partnerships
-
Gain insights into real business conversations and outcomes
What You Bring
-
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
-
Motivation to grow, learn, and take initiative
-
A desire to serve and advocate for fellow veterans
-
Curiosity and the ability to think strategically
-
Confidence to engage with professionals at all levels
If you’re serious about building a future in business development, workforce strategy, or veteran advocacy, this is your chance to learn by doing with a team that is changing how America hires veterans.
Requirements
Eligibility for the DoD SkillBridge Sales and Business Development Internship
This opportunity is open to all qualified transitioning active-duty service members from any branch, rank, or specialty. We welcome both enlisted and officers, especially those with experience in military recruiting, public affairs, training, or leadership roles.
To participate, you must:
-
Be currently serving on active duty in the U.S. military
-
Have at least 90 days of active service remaining prior to your approved separation date
-
Be approved or in the approval process for participation in the DoD SkillBridge program by your unit or command
Preferred Qualifications
-
Strong communication skills and the confidence to speak with professionals at all levels
-
Comfortable initiating conve