Sales Development & Market Research Intern

Xpansiv

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

New York, New York

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Responsibilities

The intern will support sales operations and sales development teams with coordination, research, and analysis tasks. They will also conduct market research on environmental commodities and assist with outbound sales activities.

Qualifications

Job Description

Xpansiv is the leading infrastructure provider for the energy transition markets.

Our comprehensive platform includes registries, online marketplaces, market execution services, wholesale power solutions, and market data for energy and environmental commodity markets. Trusted worldwide, Xpansiv enables stakeholders to deliver transparent, credible, and auditable environmental claims to address the growing global demand for assurance and accountability on climate action and sustainability performance.

From our founding in 2009 through more than 10 acquisitions, Xpansiv has become a global leader in environmental commodity markets.  We are backed by Blackstone and other leading investors

Position Summary 

Xpansiv is seeking a Sales Development & Market Research Intern to support our commercial teams during the summer internship period. This role provides hands‑on exposure to sales operations, sales support, and market research activities within a fast‑paced, commodity‑focused organization. 

The internship is designed as a broad, learning‑oriented role, supporting Sales Operations and Sales Development teams with day‑to‑day coordination, research, and analysis tasks. The intern will work closely with multiple stakeholders across the sales organization and gain practical experience supporting revenue‑generating teams. 

Key Responsibilities 

Sales Operations & Support 

  • Provide part‑time support to Sales Operations teams 

  • Assist with coordination of sales operations tasks as defined by Sales Operations stakeholders 

  • Support internal sales processes across teams as needed 

Sales Development Support 

  • Support SDRs and sales team members with outbound sales activities 

  • Assist with target list creation for different industry sectors 

  • Conduct research tasks requested by sales team members 

  • Provide general, ad‑hoc sales support across the team 

Market Research & Analysis 

  • Conduct industry and market research, including: 

  • Researching specific sectors and their use of environmental commodities (e.g., carbon offsets, RECs) 

  • Identifying major market participants and potential customers 

  • Perform basic sales and market analysis, such as: 

  • Reviewing platform activity (bids, offers, transaction volumes) 

  • Supporting proposal‑related and historical trading analysis 

Learning & Cross‑Functional Exposure 

  • Participate in structured learning sessions with senior leaders and stakeholders 

  • Engage in planned intern program activities and office‑based exposure to the business 

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program 

  • Interest in sales operations, sales development, or market research 

  • Strong research, organizational, and analytical skills 

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively across teams 

  • Clear written and verbal communication skills 

  • Comfort working with spreadsheets, documents, and internal systems 

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Compensation:

The anticipated hourly pay range for this internship is $20–$25 per hour for undergraduate students and $30–$35 per hour for graduate‑level students, based on a good‑faith estimate. Actual pay within these ranges may vary based on academic level, skills, and relevant experience, in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws.

Here at Xpansiv, we cultivate diversity, celebrate individuality, and believe unique perspectives are key to our collective success in building trust and transparency in global efforts toward net-zero future. Xpansiv is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Note to Recruiters: Xpansiv does not accept unsolicited resumes or referrals from placement agencies, staffing vendors or other external parties seeking recruiting fees without a signed formal agreement.

Xpansiv

Xpansiv® operates the world’s largest integrated, open and neutral market infrastructure for the global energy transition. Through Xpansiv’s comprehensive end-to-end technology platform, which covers the entire lifecycle of environmental commodities, the company connects diverse markets and participants worldwide playing a pivotal role in scaling the energy transition.
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