Cyber Security Sales & Marketing Intern
Value Aligners, California, MO, United States
Value Aligners is a B2B cybersecurity marketplace that connects solution developers, providers, distributors, and end-users in one vertically integrated network.
We help SMBs navigate a fast‑changing cybersecurity ecosystem through structured evaluation and decision support, including AI‑powered assessments and vendor matching.
Role mission You will help stand up and run our early go‑to‑market engine across outbound sales plus practical growth marketing, with clear weekly activity targets and KPI reporting.
In the MVP phase (next ~2–3 months), our near‑term revenue focus is commission from deals sourced through our pipeline (with lead selling/bidding as a later model evolution).
Duties and responsibilities
Outbound pipeline + meetings: Build targeted lists, run cold outreach, and drive replies/meetings as the primary “warm lead” signal.
Outreach & lead tools (multi‑tool): Operate Apollo and be open to running outreach in other tools as needed (e.g., Instantly, Happenstance, and other deal‑flow/lead‑gen tools we test in parallel), then track outcomes and move engaged leads into Zoho.
Zoho CRM execution: Move engaged responders (“warm leads”) into Zoho, maintain stages/labels, prioritize leads, and keep notes clean for consultation handoffs.
Messaging + templates: Create and iterate outreach templates by segment/industry (category‑based personalization), improve CTAs, and ensure prospects can learn more via the website when relevant.
Growth marketing support: Support LinkedIn/community/email execution and simple experiments to improve conversion across the funnel.
Weekly measurement: Track outputs and conversion (volume, replies, meetings booked, funnel progression) and publish a weekly KPI update with insights.
Multi‑stream outreach support (as needed): Assist with parallel motions (SMB buyers, vendor onboarding, and cybersecurity angel investor targeting) as priorities shift.
Requirements and qualifications
Master’s degree completed or in progress (MBA or similar preferred).
Strong written and verbal communication with high attention to detail and professional outbound etiquette.
Tool agility: Comfortable learning and operating multiple outbound/lead tools (Apollo plus alternatives such as Instantly and Happenstance) and adapting workflows based on what performs best by segment.
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and executing quickly in a startup environment with weekly reprioritization.
Interest in sales development + growth marketing (segmentation, positioning, funnel thinking, experimentation).
Bonus: Experience with CRMs (Zoho/HubSpot/Salesforce), outbound tools (Apollo/Instantly), and KPI tracking (UTMs, GA4‑style measurement, spreadsheets).
Internship terms & how to apply
Eligibility: US‑only candidates.
Commitment: 20+ hours/week; remote with reliable Pacific Time overlap for team meetings.
Duration: 3 months.
Compensation: Unpaid internship (volunteer); no wages or other compensation provided during the internship period.
Post‑internship opportunity: After 3 months, there is an opportunity to be considered for employment and an equity assignment based on performance and company needs.
Apply: EmailAdmin@ValueAligners.com with your resume + LinkedIn and a short note on relevant sales/growth work (or academic projects) plus your weekly availability.
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We help SMBs navigate a fast‑changing cybersecurity ecosystem through structured evaluation and decision support, including AI‑powered assessments and vendor matching.
Role mission You will help stand up and run our early go‑to‑market engine across outbound sales plus practical growth marketing, with clear weekly activity targets and KPI reporting.
In the MVP phase (next ~2–3 months), our near‑term revenue focus is commission from deals sourced through our pipeline (with lead selling/bidding as a later model evolution).
Duties and responsibilities
Outbound pipeline + meetings: Build targeted lists, run cold outreach, and drive replies/meetings as the primary “warm lead” signal.
Outreach & lead tools (multi‑tool): Operate Apollo and be open to running outreach in other tools as needed (e.g., Instantly, Happenstance, and other deal‑flow/lead‑gen tools we test in parallel), then track outcomes and move engaged leads into Zoho.
Zoho CRM execution: Move engaged responders (“warm leads”) into Zoho, maintain stages/labels, prioritize leads, and keep notes clean for consultation handoffs.
Messaging + templates: Create and iterate outreach templates by segment/industry (category‑based personalization), improve CTAs, and ensure prospects can learn more via the website when relevant.
Growth marketing support: Support LinkedIn/community/email execution and simple experiments to improve conversion across the funnel.
Weekly measurement: Track outputs and conversion (volume, replies, meetings booked, funnel progression) and publish a weekly KPI update with insights.
Multi‑stream outreach support (as needed): Assist with parallel motions (SMB buyers, vendor onboarding, and cybersecurity angel investor targeting) as priorities shift.
Requirements and qualifications
Master’s degree completed or in progress (MBA or similar preferred).
Strong written and verbal communication with high attention to detail and professional outbound etiquette.
Tool agility: Comfortable learning and operating multiple outbound/lead tools (Apollo plus alternatives such as Instantly and Happenstance) and adapting workflows based on what performs best by segment.
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and executing quickly in a startup environment with weekly reprioritization.
Interest in sales development + growth marketing (segmentation, positioning, funnel thinking, experimentation).
Bonus: Experience with CRMs (Zoho/HubSpot/Salesforce), outbound tools (Apollo/Instantly), and KPI tracking (UTMs, GA4‑style measurement, spreadsheets).
Internship terms & how to apply
Eligibility: US‑only candidates.
Commitment: 20+ hours/week; remote with reliable Pacific Time overlap for team meetings.
Duration: 3 months.
Compensation: Unpaid internship (volunteer); no wages or other compensation provided during the internship period.
Post‑internship opportunity: After 3 months, there is an opportunity to be considered for employment and an equity assignment based on performance and company needs.
Apply: EmailAdmin@ValueAligners.com with your resume + LinkedIn and a short note on relevant sales/growth work (or academic projects) plus your weekly availability.
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