Technical Sales Intern

Daktronics•Brookings, SD

2d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Join Daktronics and be part of a team that creates cutting-edge digital LED display technology and audio systems. Experience the thrill of working on projects that bring excitement to sports events, attract customers worldwide, and guide people in their daily lives. At Daktronics, you’ll engage in meaningful work and have the chance to grow both personally and professionally. Our internships and student positions offer hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of our products and industry practices. Do you enjoy solving customer problems? Technical sales internship brings together engineering, marketing, and sales experiences. You will interact with our talented product engineering and sales teams. You’ll have a mentor who will challenge you to find solutions, take initiative and develop a strong understanding of Daktronics products, practices, and procedures. We are committed to providing the resources and mentorship necessary to thrive in your position, ensuring you feel supported and are successful. What will the work look like for me? Your exact responsibilities will vary depending upon assignment, but you can expect opportunities like these during your internship. Learn sales strategies including inside sales, business-to-business (B2B), service sales, and advertising sales: Job shadow our professional sales team. Demonstrate products, visit customers, may attend trade shows. Give customer presentations. Conduct research. Contribute to Daktronics Intern Group: Monthly luncheons. Attend Toastmasters. Recruiting events. Give internship capstone presentation and attend colleagues’ presentations. Experience manufacturing through production rotation. Build and maintain professional relationships. To get a glimpse of what our most recent interns have been working on, check out our Sales Intern Blog Site (https://www.daktronics.com/blog/authors/daktronics-intern)—it's a great way to see the experience through their eyes!

Requirements

You’re an outgoing, self-motivated, flexible, well-organized person who is both empathetic and personable. You understand customers, so know the work schedule may include evenings and weekends. You can meet our academic, travel, and other requirements.
Preferred applicants will be currently enrolled in accredited bachelor’s program in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Software related degree.
Completion of sophomore year in good academic standing.
Must be able to take a semester off from school to complete the internship, if applicable. Taking a semester off means no class obligations either online or in person during the duration of the internship.
Must be able to commit to at least 40 hours per week. Overtime will be required, as needed, to support special events and travel.
Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application.
Willing to travel up to 30% of the time (50 days). Generally, 5-15 trips ranging from 2-13 days including weekends with the average being 2 days away.
Ability to travel by air and ground. Valid driver’s license. Must be able to meet and maintain Daktronics Driving Eligibility Requirements. Motor vehicle records will be checked.
Comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements for operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV):
Be at least 21 years of age.
Obtain state & company certification to operate a CMV with a gross vehicle weight rating from 10,001 to 26,001 pounds.
Employees will be required to participate in a driver exam road test.
Pass a medical exam, which includes drug test.
Physically able to connect trailer to vehicle.
Be able to operate large trucks with or without trailers safely in various weather and traffic conditions.
You can quickly learn technical product features and functions and can communicate to non-technical customers and users.
Can capture and evaluate non-technical customer feedback and organize to communicate to technical product managers and developers.
You have a strong interest in sports and can relate to stakeholders of sporting applications.
May work from multiple locations, including Daktronics offices and/or home-based office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Fluent in English, written and verbal.
Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

Helpful minors include technical sales, entrepreneurial studies/management, marketing, economics, or certificate/coursework in personal selling or technical sales.
Will consider May 2026 graduates.
Knowledge of Spanish or French helpful.

Responsibilities

Learn sales strategies including inside sales, business-to-business (B2B), service sales, and advertising sales
Job shadow our professional sales team.
Demonstrate products, visit customers, may attend trade shows.
Give customer presentations.
Conduct research.
Contribute to Daktronics Intern Group
Monthly luncheons.
Attend Toastmasters.
Recruiting events.
Give internship capstone presentation and attend colleagues’ presentations.
Experience manufacturing through production rotation.
Build and maintain professional relationships.