Business Operations/Sales Intern (Spring/Summer 2026)

AccuWeather Careers • State College, PA

9h

About The Position

AccuWeather For Business is seeking a sharp and detail-oriented Business Operations Intern to support our growing enterprise sales and operational teams. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience across the full sales cycle, supporting everything from enterprise contract negotiations and RFP strategy to AI-powered workflows and business intelligence. You will step into the engine room of a fast-moving commercial operation, embedded in real business conversations and decision-making, with the chance to own meaningful projects that leave a lasting impact. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and eager to contribute and make an impact from day one.

Requirements

• We are seeking a junior or senior currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Communications, or a related field who is ready to do more than check a box on their resume.
• The ideal candidate is someone who takes ownership, communicates confidently at all levels from internal teams to external clients and partners, and thrives in a fast-moving environment where no two days look the same.
• You are organized and detail-oriented, but also comfortable with ambiguity and able to juggle multiple priorities without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• You are naturally curious, quick to pick up new tools and platforms, and excited by the opportunity to apply AI and technology to real business challenges.
• You are coachable and eager to learn, and once pointed in the right direction, you take initiative and run with it
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Genuinely interested in building a career in business and sales operations and sees this internship as a meaningful step in that journey

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CRM platforms, AI tools, or business operations software is a plus but not required - we will teach the right person

Responsibilities

• Sales & Contract Operations Support
• Support day-to-day contract and legal operations, tracking active deals, outstanding agreements, and legal priorities to keep the sales process moving - coordinating across sales, legal, and operations teams to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• RFP Management
• Identify, track, and assist in responding to RFP opportunities, maintaining a tracking dashboard to monitor deadlines and outcomes, while researching tools and strategies to build RFPs into a continuous new revenue pipeline.
• Onboarding Processes – Client & Vendor
• Support onboarding processes on multiple fronts - helping get AccuWeather set up and approved as a new vendor with clients, coordinating the setup of new AccuWeather clients including billing and account details, and assisting with internal vendor approval and invoice management on the procurement side.
• Business Intelligence & CRM Reporting
• Assist with data entry, reporting, and maintenance across key platforms including Dynamics CRM, HubSpot, F&O, Clay, and Seamless.AI, and support collections awareness efforts by helping flag at-risk accounts in coordination with Accounting.
• AI-Powered Workflows
• Leverage AI tools to improve the efficiency and quality of RFP responses, security questionnaires, and other recurring operational tasks across the team.
• Procurement & Invoice Processing
• Assist with procurement workflows including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice processing within Finance & Operations (F&O).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work across Sales, Legal, Finance, Customer Success, IT, Forecasting Operations, and Marketing, gaining broad exposure to how a dynamic media and technology company operates end-to-end. Support regular cross-functional communications driving collaboration with these teams.
• Special Projects
• Contribute to high-impact special projects supporting business development, process improvement, and strategic initiatives across the AccuWeather For Business team.

Benefits

• A front-row seat to real business conversations and decision-making spanning sales, legal, finance, and client operations
• Direct participation in Sales, Legal, Customer Success, and Client Team calls, giving you exposure to how deals get done at every stage
• Hands-on experience with industry-leading platforms including Dynamics CRM, HubSpot, Clay, Jira, Slack, and AI productivity tools that are shaping the future of business operations
• Broad cross-functional visibility across Sales, Legal, Finance, Customer Success, IT, Forecasting Operations, and Marketing, giving you a 360-degree view of how a dynamic media and technology company operates
• Ownership of meaningful, high-impact projects with real deliverables you can speak to confidently in future interviews and carry into your career
• Mentorship, structured feedback, and a working environment where your contributions are noticed and your growth is supported

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees