Based in San Diego, California, CovalentCreative is an independently owned digital marketing agency that provides content, creative, and technology services for forward-thinking eyecare organizations and is the parent company Eyes On Eyecare®, the #1 provider of leading-edge clinical and career education for the next generation of optometrists and ophthalmologists through an all-in-one digital platform that includes editorial content, industry news, events, CE/CME, courses, clinical content, market research, and talent acquisition.
Eyes On Eyecare is the most disruptive ophthalmic media company to emerge in the last 23 years and with more than 75 years of clinical and agency experience supported by ophthalmic key opinion leaders.
Who are we looking for?
You’re an ambitious Sales Intern with strong communication and organizational skills—and you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will be part of our Talent Acquisition division, to support lead generation and outreach efforts that align with client priorities and goals. We’re looking for someone who is equally comfortable conducting cold outreach via email, LinkedIn, and social media, as well as setting appointments and managing communication pipelines. If you are passionate about building relationships, driving outreach initiatives, and supporting sales objectives, then read on!
What skills will you be learning?
- Outbound communication and prospecting techniques
- Building and nurturing professional relationships
- Navigating and mastering CRM tools
- Gaining valuable market insights
- Developing resilience and handling rejection effectively
- Understanding the talent acquisition process and its role in organizations
What will you be doing?
Prospect Outreach
- Conduct targeted outreach to potential clients and partners through phone, email, LinkedIn, and social media platforms.
- Build and maintain a database of prospective leads and manage ongoing communication with them.
- Personalize outreach messaging to align with client priorities and organizational goals.
- Close sales on a 1-call close when applicable
Appointment Setting
- Schedule appointments and meetings between prospective clients and the sales team.
- Effectively manage and coordinate schedules to optimize sales team productivity.
- Track and document client interactions and feedback to refine outreach strategies.
Administrative Support
- Assist in organizing and maintaining sales documentation and CRM tools.
- Perform research to identify new leads and potential opportunities within the eyecare industry.
- Provide regular updates to the sales and account services teams on outreach progress and outcomes.
What are the required qualifications?
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with digital platforms, including Google Suite,, LinkedIn, and CRM systems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- A proactive and self-motivated attitude, with a desire to learn and grow in a sales environment.
- Basic understanding of sales processes and strategies.
Top candidates will also have…
- Previous experience in cold outreach or appointment setting.
- Familiarity with sales software, such as HubSpot or Salesforce.
- Knowledge of the eyecare industry or healthcare marketing.
- Experience working in a remote-first or distributed team environment.
A note on qualifications:
Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. CovalentCreative values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having experience with these exact job duties makes for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn’t followed a traditional path, don’t let that stop you from considering this role. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table.
Where are we?
CovalentCreative is a distributed organization whose team members primarily work remotely.
Employment open to residents of CA, CT, FL, IL, KS, KY, MN, MO, NC,OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, and UT,
Must be available to work M-F with flexible hours between 9-5 EST. Up to 29 hours per week.
Salary: From $15/hour depending on experience and location
What is it like to work for CovalentCreative?
We’ve built an organization where everyone is passionate about where they work and what they do, and we think the greatest benefit of working at CovalentCreative is the freedom to define your role and the ability to make key decisions that have a direct impact on the success of the company.