Sales Executive Intern

Vervint•Minneapolis, MN

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Sales Executive Intern, you will work closely with experienced sales executives to learn how technology services are sold. You will gain practical exposure to the full sales cycle, including identifying prospects, understanding customer needs, developing opportunities, and supporting sales activities. The role also provides experience with sales strategy, prospecting, account research, pipeline management, customer meetings, and collaboration with technical and delivery teams, while building foundational skills in technology sales. Vervint embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and aims to create an environment of safety and respect where employees can do their best work. The company is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Communications, Information Technology, or a related field.
Interest in technology, sales, business development, or consulting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Curiosity and an interest in understanding how businesses use technology to solve problems.
Strong research, organization, and attention to detail.
Comfortable communicating with different audiences and building relationships.
Ability to take initiative, ask questions, and learn from experienced professionals.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on assignments.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365.
Previous sales, customer service, business, leadership, or campus organization experience; not required.

Responsibilities

Support sales executives with prospect and account research.
Identify potential prospects and research companies, industries, and business needs.
Assist with outbound prospecting and outreach activities.
Help maintain and organize sales pipeline and opportunity information within CRM systems.
Prepare account summaries, meeting briefs, presentations, and other sales materials.
Participate in customer and prospect meetings to learn about discovery, relationship building, and solution positioning.
Assist with tracking follow-ups, action items, and next steps throughout the sales process.
Partner with marketing, solution architects, delivery teams, and other internal groups to support sales opportunities.
Research technology trends and customer challenges to help identify potential business opportunities.
Assist with proposals, presentations, and other materials used throughout the sales cycle.
Support sales executives with account planning and territory activities.
Learn how technology solutions and services are positioned based on customer needs.
Take ownership of assigned projects and provide regular updates to the sales team.