About the role#
This internship is designed for students interested in a career in software sales. You will join the Public Sector team to support Sales and Business Development Representatives. The program provides training in core sales competencies, with the goal of building the skills necessary for a client-facing role. You will work alongside mentors to refine your approach and contribute to real projects that affect business operations.
What you'll do#
- Vet inbound leads from marketing campaigns, events, and website traffic.
- Generate pipeline through cold calling, email outreach, and social media.
- Nurture and qualify Partner Leads in collaboration with consulting partners.
- Partner with SDRs and Sales Executives to drive interest and schedule discovery meetings.
- Assist with live platform demonstrations.
- Identify key contacts within target accounts and develop personalized outreach strategies.
- Track all prospecting activities within Salesforce.
What you'll need#
- Current Junior or rising Senior status, graduating in December 2027 or May 2028.
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or an equivalent field.
- Strong academic background and performance.
- Prior working experience is preferred.
- Strong communication, networking, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Adaptability to change and superior attention to detail.
- Strategic thinking with a bias toward action and a team-oriented mindset.
- Proficiency with Slack and Google Suite.
- A long-term interest in a software distribution role and a passion for technology.
Location & details#
- Location: Mclean, Virginia.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (requires 4 days in the office per week).
- Employment Type: Full time.
- Compensation: $28 - $32 per hour.
About Salesforce
Salesforce provides enterprise cloud computing and customer relationship management software. The company operates a platform that integrates AI, data, and applications. Founded in 1999, it maintains its headquarters in San Francisco, California. The organization functions as a public company with over 88,000 employees.
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