BDR - Academy - Summer 2027
About NationGraph
NationGraph helps businesses understand and win in the public sector. Our intelligence engine tracks 160,000 government institutions, connecting data across budgets, contracts, purchasing activity, and public meetings to help sales teams identify opportunities and act earlier.
Founded in 2024, NationGraph raised an $18M Series A led by Menlo Ventures, with participation from the Perplexity Fund, XYZ Venture Capital, and Reach Capital. We’re making uncommon knowledge common, because public data should actually be public. Learn more at nationgraph.com.
About the Academy
The BDR Academy is NationGraph’s paid, 16-week internship for students and new graduates who want to build a career in tech sales.
From your first week, you’ll work alongside our sales team to research prospective customers, start conversations, and book qualified discovery meetings for our Account Executives. You’ll learn how to understand a company’s business, recognize where NationGraph can help, and turn that understanding into effective outreach.
You’ll receive weekly coaching from sales leadership and experienced reps, with clear expectations and a monthly qualified-meetings target that reflects your scheduled hours. Meet your performance targets throughout the program and you’ll earn a full-time BDR offer in our Fort Lauderdale office, starting after graduation or immediately after the Academy if you’ve already graduated.
Program Details
Dates: May–August 2027, 16 weeks
Hours: 15–20 hours per week for students, scheduled around your classes; full-time if you’ve already graduated
Location: Remote within Florida during the Academy; full-time BDR roles are based in Fort Lauderdale
Who it’s for: Rising juniors and seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree in any major, and recent graduates, including spring 2027 graduates
Compensation: Paid internship plus bonuses for qualified meetings
What You’ll Do
Book qualified discovery meetings through cold calls, email, and LinkedIn outreach
Research companies and build targeted prospect lists
Understand how prospects sell to government and explain how NationGraph can help them win more business
Run outbound campaigns alongside our full-time BDRs and refine your approach with feedback
Keep accurate records in HubSpot, track your results, and use what you learn to improve
What You’ll Bring
You don’t need previous tech sales experience. We’re looking for people who are curious, coachable, and willing to put in the work.
Clear written and verbal communication, and confidence starting conversations with new people
Strong listening skills and curiosity about how businesses find and win customers
Persistence when outreach goes unanswered or a prospect says “no”
A habit of setting goals, following through, and holding yourself accountable
The organization and initiative to work effectively remotely
Openness to feedback and the ability to put it into practice
Nice to Haves
Leadership in a student organization, fraternity or sorority, club, or sports team
Customer-facing experience in hospitality, retail, fundraising, or campus recruiting
Experience selling something through a side business, fundraiser, or campus ambassador role
An interest in business, technology, government, or public policy
Familiarity with HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or other sales tools
What You’ll Get
Paid experience with performance bonuses: Earn a wage plus bonuses for qualified meetings 💰
A clear path to a full-time role: Meet your targets throughout the Academy and earn a BDR offer in Fort Lauderdale 📈
Weekly coaching: Learn directly from sales leadership and top-performing reps, with feedback you can apply to your next conversation 🎯
Meaningful responsibility: Contribute to real sales opportunities and build a track record you can point to 🚀
Practical sales skills: Develop your prospecting, communication, qualification, and CRM skills through hands-on work 🛠️
NationGraph is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of every background.
