Smart Buildings Fire & Life Safety Sales Internship

Siemens•San Diego, CA

5h•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This internship is for a Smart Buildings Fire & Life Safety Sales Intern role within the Siemens Smart Buildings Internship Program for Summer 2027. The internship is designed for undergraduate students, specifically rising Juniors or Seniors, to gain hands-on experience in sales within the fire and life safety sector. The program aims to develop future talent for Siemens and help interns identify potential career paths within the organization post-graduation. The role involves working alongside Sales Managers and Sales Executives, assisting with sales activities, and collaborating with various teams to support customer engagement.

Requirements

Must be current enrollment as an undergraduate at an accredited 4-year U.S. college or university.
Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Energy/Sustainability, Built Environment, Construction Management or Business Administration, Sales/Marketing with a strong technical engineering aptitude.
Earliest Graduation Date: May 2028
Ability to work 40-hours per week for the 10-week program (May - July or June - August).
Must be willing and able to work at the branch office location and surrounding local area.
Eligible candidate must be located within 50 miles of office location with access to a reliable vehicle, as this role does not provide transportation, housing or relocation support.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company or school sponsorship. This program does not support students on a Visa such as F1, J1, M1 and H1B as well as OPT/CPT.

Nice To Haves

Participation in a school sponsored sales engineering club/organization, pursuing a professional sales certificate or similar.

Responsibilities

Position Siemens as an industry leader among service providers, leveraging Siemens world-class digital service delivery as a key differentiator.
Collaborate with operations and internal teams to deliver excellent customer outcomes.
Help prospect for new customers and engage with existing customers on new offerings.
Visit customer sites with both Solutions and Services Sales Teams.
Develop value-based proposals, estimates, specifications, and presentations.
Work with operations, finance, legal and other inside and outside resources to obtain the sale.
Attend job take-offs and turnover meetings.
Actively participate in sales department meetings, workshops, and seminars to stay knowledgeable on current market, business, and product trends.