SkillBridge : Sales & Business Development - BufferSprings

Job Description

Job Description

This is a remote position.

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 conversations, including outreach to new contacts

Organized, accountable, and able to manage your time effectively

Motivated to work independently and take ownership of your results

Committed to learning and contributing to a mission-driven team

Benefits Why SkillBridge with BufferSprings

When you SkillBridge with BufferSprings, you're not just gaining experience. You're joining a mission-driven team that’s committed to building your future while changing the game for the entire military-connected community.

Career Support That Sticks

Every BufferSprings SkillBridge intern receives one-on-one transition coaching, resume development support, and LinkedIn training tailored to your post-military goals. We make sure you're not just ready for a job, but positioned for long-term success.

Real Mentorship

You’ll be paired with industry professionals and military veterans who are invested in your growth. This isn’t box-checking mentorship. It’s the kind of guidance we wish we had when we transitioned.

Tactical Experience

You’ll contribute directly to projects that matter, supporting strategy, outreach, communications, and mission execution inside a growing veteran-owned business. What you do here will make an impact.

Build a Powerful Network

Get connected to employers, ecosystem partners, and military hiring professionals across the country. The relationships you build here will open doors far beyond your SkillBridge rotation.

Apply Now

If you're driven to help solve veteran underemployment and want to build a civilian career that creates impact, this is your chance. Join a team that believes in ownership, innovation, and real results.

We’re ready to support you in your transition and beyond.

Equal Opportunity Statement

BufferSprings is an Equal Opportunity Employer that upholds a strict commitment to merit-based hiring. We evaluate all applicants based on qualifications, performance, and potential, not personal background or demographics.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are building a high-performance team rooted in integrity, accountability, and impact. Our mission demands it, and our veterans deserve it.