About the role#
The Sales Engineer Intern role provides exposure to the sales life-cycle at QTS. You will gain a deep understanding of the solutions offered to co-location customers. This internship includes orientation, site-based activities, volunteering events, and weekly lunch and learn sessions.
What you'll do#
- Research prospective clients and customers.
- Help prepare solution and proof of concept materials.
- Join client meetings to observe how technical solutions are approached.
- Develop frameworks for account and project management.
- Become a subject matter expert on the QTS portfolio of solutions.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Full-time enrollment in a partner institution or Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- US Citizenship.
- Previous internship or co-op experience in construction, finance, technology, HR, or facilities engineering.
- Experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Familiarity with programming languages like Python or Java.
- Involvement in community activities outside of school.
Location & details#
- Location: Ashburn, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- This is a paid, full-time internship. Sponsorship is not available.
About QTS Data Centers
QTS Data Centers designs, builds, and operates digital infrastructure. The company focuses on hyperscale and hybrid colocation services. It serves large organizations across the United States and Europe. Founded in 2005, the firm maintains over 75 data centers. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and is based in Sterling, Virginia.
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