About the role#
As a Sales Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting sales initiatives, business development activities, and customer engagement strategies. You will work alongside experienced sales professionals on projects that drive revenue growth and improve customer outcomes. This internship provides an opportunity to contribute to operational excellence projects while receiving mentorship and feedback.
What you'll do#
- Support sales teams through research, analysis, and business planning.
- Analyze customer, pipeline, and market data to identify trends and business opportunities.
- Assist with account planning, territory analysis, and go-to-market initiatives.
- Develop presentations, dashboards, and reports to provide business insights.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Customer Success, Finance, Product, and Partner organizations.
- Research market trends, competitive positioning, and emerging technology opportunities.
- Participate in customer meetings, sales planning sessions, and business reviews.
- Help streamline sales processes through data analysis and automation.
- Evaluate AI-driven sales tools to improve productivity.
- Support partner ecosystem and channel sales programs.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an educational or professional program through Summer 2027 or later.
- Anticipated graduation date within 12 to 24 months following the internship.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate, stay organized, and manage priorities.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Interest in technology, sales, business development, and go-to-market strategy.
- Curiosity and initiative to use data and emerging technologies to solve business challenges.
- Relevant experience through coursework, projects, internships, employment, student organizations, athletics, or community involvement.
Location & details#
- Location: Morrisville, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027 (10-12 weeks).
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About NetApp
NetApp is a public company founded in 1992 that focuses on intelligent data infrastructure. It specializes in cloud computing, hybrid cloud, and data storage solutions. The company is based in San Jose, California, and maintains a workforce of over 12,000 employees. It operates globally with offices in several countries.
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