Summer 2026 - Sales Strategy Intern

SAS • Cary HQ, NC

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

Nice to meet you! We’re the leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers. If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here. We’re recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek, and more. Looking for that internship? The game-changing one that’ll help you learn, grow, and chart your path forward? You’ll find it at SAS. Our interns aren’t coffee runners – they do real, meaningful work. Our award-winning internship program is focused on development, culture, and community . We’ll help you grow professionally, find (or further) your passion, and make memorable connections that last beyond the summer. The Go to Market team within the Revenue Operations division is responsible for sales forecasting, Strategy, and providing metrics and insights that help to inform action. As an intern, you might: Support strategic initiatives and ensure operational excellence Organize and support process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness Support training, knowledge sharing, and adoption of sales tools, processes, and methodologies Support with maintaining standards, best practices, and operating rhythms to improve organizational effectiveness

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in progress
• Targeted majors: Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Business Administration, Data Analytics
• Currently enrolled in an accredited program, not graduating prior to December 2026
• Natural bias towards action and extreme ownership of assigned tasks
• Experience with any or all of the following programs: Canva, Adobe, PowerPoint, Excel
• Curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a track record of going above and beyond the call of duty.
• Interest in the future of analytics and enthusiasm for embracing new technologies

Nice To Haves

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills will be helpful
• Prior experience with process improvement (even within personal or educational environments)

Responsibilities

• Support strategic initiatives and ensure operational excellence
• Organize and support process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness
• Support training, knowledge sharing, and adoption of sales tools, processes, and methodologies
• Support with maintaining standards, best practices, and operating rhythms to improve organizational effectiveness

Benefits

• Work with (and learn from) the best. As a SAS intern, you’ll get face time with our top executives!
• Free SAS programming training and certification.
• At SAS, flexible work is the norm. Want to work remotely? That’s cool. Prefer a hybrid mix of sweatpants and in-person collaboration? That’s great, too.
• We work hard, but we like to play hard, too. Enjoy hackathons, social events and other opportunities to connect + engage.
• Your well-being matters, and that’s why we support all dimensions of your well-being by offering programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive.
• This includes an on-site and remote Work/Life Center staffed by master’s level social workers and an Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern