About the role#
This is a full-time Corporate Sales internship for the Summer 2027 term. You will work with business development teams to generate and qualify prospective customers. This role is paid and requires you to be returning to school in the fall. Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
What you'll do#
- Qualify leads from marketing programs and promotions.
- Research accounts to identify decision-makers and build account plans.
- Create new sales opportunities for district representatives.
- Collaborate with partner sales teams to develop leads.
- Present the Palo Alto Networks vision and perform product demos.
- Shadow sales representatives and observe sales campaigns.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a 4-year undergraduate degree, 2-year master’s degree, or doctorate.
- A GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and an interest in sales.
- Willingness to learn about cybersecurity and the ability to pick up new technology quickly.
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- An enthusiastic, driven, and confident approach.
Location & details#
- Locations: Plano, TX and Santa Clara, CA.
- Modality: Hybrid. Employees generally work from the office three days per week.
About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks provides cybersecurity products and services for organizations across networks, clouds, and mobile devices. The company focuses on security platforms, threat prevention, and automation. It maintains a presence in multiple countries including the United States, the Netherlands, Singapore, and Israel. The firm employs over 23,000 people.
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