About the role#
The Adobe Student-Athlete Micro-Internship (SAMI) is an 8-week program designed to provide athletes with practical experience. This role is part of the Adobe Sales Academy, an accelerated program that prepares participants for sales careers. You will work 25 hours per week on business-critical projects while receiving mentorship from experienced professionals.
What you'll do#
- Nurture inbound leads through the early stages of the buyer journey.
- Identify qualified opportunities to hand over to Field Account Executives.
- Conduct outreach to CXOs and senior-level executives.
- Follow up on marketing-generated leads, including those from webinars and events.
- Generate and nurture high-quality inbound leads for Marketing, Creative, and Document Clouds.
- Maintain proactive relationships with partners associated with your opportunities.
- Work toward monthly, quarterly, and annual pipeline targets.
- Build and maintain professional internal and external relationships.
What you'll need#
- Must be a student-athlete currently enrolled in a school-sanctioned sport.
- Currently pursuing a degree at a U.S.-based accredited college or university.
- Target graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
- Ability to participate in the internship between late May and July 2027.
- A track record of consistent over-achievement in past positions.
- Strong curiosity about technology and a self-motivated approach to work.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to listen well.
- Enthusiasm for bringing new ideas and perspectives to the team.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, part-time internship.
- The role is based on-site in San Jose, California, or Lehi, Utah.
- The program runs from May 24, 2027, to July 23, 2027.
About Adobe
Adobe develops software for creative, marketing, and document management. The company serves a range of users from individual artists to large global brands. It operates in the software development industry and maintains its headquarters in San Jose, California. Founded in 1982, the firm currently employs more than 10,000 people.
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