Sales Internship Program
About The Position
The Sales Internship Program is based in Herndon, Virginia, and provides hands-on experience with real ALKU accounts and business from day one. Interns are paired with an experienced full-time sales mentor and complete Circuit, ALKU’s intern training program, with practical experience and real-time feedback. The program is designed to help early-career professionals build foundational sales skills and a professional network, with a pathway to potential full-time roles. ALKU notes that 60% of its current full-time sales employees started as interns. The internship is paid at $16–$18 per hour, plus weekly performance-based bonuses. During the fall and spring semesters, interns work at least 12 hours per week with schedules arranged around classes; during the summer, interns work 40 hours per week. The internship does not provide academic or class credit. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Reward-driven and money-motivated.
- Competitive, entrepreneurial mindset.
- Quick learner who can hit the ground running.
- A leader among peers.
- Charismatic and enthusiastic with clients.
- Authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Work the phones, book meetings, pursue leads, and meet performance metrics.
- Complete Circuit, the intern training program, and apply hands-on learning with real-time feedback.
- Learn both sides of sales.
- Generate business through lead generation, outreach, and sourcing.
- Build foundational professional skills and a professional network.
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Weekly performance-based bonuses
- Experienced full-time sales mentor
- Flexible scheduling around classes during fall and spring semesters
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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