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HorizonX Consulting AI-Powered Sales Automation & Strategy Externship

Design an AI-powered sales automation strategy and help HorizonX reimagine how modern sales is done—working directly with the CEO of a cutting-edge consulting firm to test, evaluate, and implement next-gen sales tools.

4 weeks
Starts
October 27, 2025
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In this externship, you’ll work directly with the CEO of HorizonX Consulting, a leader in AI, quantum, and engineering innovation, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the sales game from the inside out.

You’ll evaluate 4–5 cutting-edge sales automation platforms, design smart workflows, and pitch your final AI-powered sales strategy to HorizonX leadership. From automating lead generation to scoring prospects and personalizing outreach, this externship gives you hands-on experience with the real tools sales teams are using to win in a digital-first world.

Whether you’re curious about sales, product strategy, data, or consulting, this externship is your chance to develop the one skill AI can’t replace: the ability to use it strategically. As automation transforms every industry, being fluent in AI-powered processes will be more than useful—it’ll be essential. This is your launchpad.

Project Output

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Create a professional slide deck and present to Mangusta partners your list of ranked recommended LPs and their strategic alignment and investability. 

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  1. AI Sales Tools Analysis: Explore, analyze, and test current AI-driven tools shaping sales strategies, specifically lead generation tools
  2. Personalized Outreach Messaging: Create AI-enhanced outreach messages tailored for email and LinkedIn.
  3. Video of Strategic Recommendations: Present your list of recommended AI sales tools highlighting key findings and next action items the business should take.
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What past Externs have to say

Erik Schalk
Beats by Dre Extern
"Extern played a crucial role in bridging the gap between my formal business education & real-world application. The opportunity to present actionable recommendations to the Head of Customer Insights at Beats by Dre was invaluable, propelling my leadership journey and paving the way for my current role at Rolls-Royce.”
Now a Project Lead
at Rolls-Royce
Tori Nguyen
AT&T Extern
“I credit the Externship as the sole reason I was hired to intern at AT&T. I had never heard of the AT&T internship program and would never have applied to it if I hadn’t gone through the Externship. It allowed me to develop my skills, showcase my work and ultimately stand out so I was awarded the opportunity to interview the CEO of AT&T!”
Became an intern
at AT&T
Richard Wilson
Meta Extern
"The Externship is a great way to introduce students to what it is like to work on a project. I became a lot more data-focused and analytical in my approach. As an industrial engineering major, people questioned how the externship was related to my studies. My journey has shown me that you don’t have to be limited by your major."
Now a Technical
Program Manager at Meta
Maisa Mirza
HP Tech Ventures Externship
“During my venture capital externship, I learned how to use industry-standard metrics and tools like SQL and Tableau to determine startup success potential.This opportunity helped me stand out as a candidate and opened new doors for me - including offers from EY and Accenture."
Now an Analyst
at Accenture
Garrett Boyce
HP Tech Ventures Externship
“If I hadn’t done a VC externship during term time, I know I’d be spending hours watching YouTube videos just to understand which careers I might enjoy! I don’t think I fully understood the value of an externship till I actually did one and now I want to argue that externships should be a part of the college experience for every student.”
Now an Analyst at Boston Consulting Group
Diego Juarez
Crafted Capital Externship
“My Externship really changed my career trajectory. As students, we often chase after Fortune 500 work experiences, but the intimate experience of getting to work with a startup can actually really help you learn a lot and level up what you can bring to the table. My cohort even had the opportunity to speak with the founder of Crafted Capital and learn from his firsthand experience.”
Now a CLDP Analyst at
JP Morgan Chase & Co

Skills You'll Gain

Sales funnel mapping
AI tool research and evaluation
Lead qualification (BANT, CHAMP)
Outreach copywriting (email, LinkedIn)
Slide design and pitch creation
Workflow documentation
Customer-centric problem solving
Presentation and executive communications

Your Schedule

4 weeks
Project 1
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Know Why Sales Automation Matters (Week 1)
Project 2
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Test Tools–Prospecting & Lead Scoring (Week 2)
Project 3
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Test Tools–Personalized Outreach (Week 3)
Project 4
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Pitch an AI Tool to Automate Sales (Week 4)

About HorizonX


FUELING GROWTH THROUGH STRATEGIC INNOVATION
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Our mission is to ignite innovative thinking, navigate complex challenges, and drive meaningful transformation. With HorizonX, the future of innovation is within your reach.

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The Home Depot is not accepting or considering any applications for this Externship through other channels.
Meet Your Host

Steve Suarez

CEO, HorizonX

I am a senior advisor with over 30 years of experience in consulting, telecommunications, and financial services. I help large multinational enterprises identify and execute new innovative business models and opportunities, leveraging my expertise in innovation and transformation, human-centric design, risk management, and data analysis.

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