Technical Sales Intern

Equinix•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Who are we? Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work. Interns are an important part of our global team—they solve real-world business challenges and make a difference. If you’re a forward-thinking, hard-working college student who loves to learn and wants to make a positive impact on the world while growing your career, come help us shape the digital world. The Equinix Internship Program offers wide-ranging paid internship opportunities across all of our functions, where you will be given the opportunity to gain basic knowledge and understanding, working alongside our leaders. You will spend your time gaining practical work experience and learning from some of the sharpest minds in the industry, work in a culture that thrives on innovation and delivering results, while building solid relationships with industry leaders, and fellow students from around the country. Technical Sales Intern Responsibilities Technical Consulting and Sales Support Learns to identify customer’s business needs, challenges, and technical requirements May analyze situations and data on problems of basic to moderate scope Applies defined technical processes and procedures to develop solutions under close supervision, receives guidance on more complex issues Provides basic, often scripted support for customer meetings and tours which may advance to less standard scenarios Solution Design and Deliverables Provides some technical sales support to all assigned Sales account executives Follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained Exercises limited judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate solutions Assists in and/or coordinates RFI/P/Q preparation as requested by Sales Representatives Develops or assist with portions of deliverables for the customer with extensive oversight and direct from Sales Engineering Management and/or peers Customer Service Communicates verbally and in writing with customers (internal and external) under close supervision, coaching and guidance Coordinates portions of pre-sale support for all company products and services Learns to provide basic technical support in sales presentations, customer meetings, and trade shows Business and Market Expertise Demonstrates a basic understanding of Equinix DC, Network, and Cloud products Possesses basic industry knowledge and familiarity of the competitive landscape Collaboration / Communication Learns to support Sales teams in efforts to earn new business and maintain existing customer relationships Collaborates on a limited basis with internal teams (CSM, OM, IM, Ops, etc.) to ensure smooth project transition from pre-sales to post-sales Develops understanding of and maintains relationships with key internal stakeholders Mentorship / Team Leadership Open to guidance from leadership and more senior Sales Engineers Qualifications Pursuing a Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Sales, Management Information Systems, Data Science, etc Currently enrolled in a university program and will graduate between August 2026-May 2027 Available to intern (hybrid) from June- August 2026 hybrid in our Chicago office Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. 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Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Sales, Management Information Systems, Data Science, etc
Currently enrolled in a university program and will graduate between August 2026-May 2027
Available to intern (hybrid) from June- August 2026 hybrid in our Chicago office

Responsibilities

Learns to identify customer’s business needs, challenges, and technical requirements
May analyze situations and data on problems of basic to moderate scope
Applies defined technical processes and procedures to develop solutions under close supervision, receives guidance on more complex issues
Provides basic, often scripted support for customer meetings and tours which may advance to less standard scenarios
Provides some technical sales support to all assigned Sales account executives
Follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
Exercises limited judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate solutions
Assists in and/or coordinates RFI/P/Q preparation as requested by Sales Representatives
Develops or assist with portions of deliverables for the customer with extensive oversight and direct from Sales Engineering Management and/or peers
Communicates verbally and in writing with customers (internal and external) under close supervision, coaching and guidance
Coordinates portions of pre-sale support for all company products and services
Learns to provide basic technical support in sales presentations, customer meetings, and trade shows
Demonstrates a basic understanding of Equinix DC, Network, and Cloud products
Possesses basic industry knowledge and familiarity of the competitive landscape
Learns to support Sales teams in efforts to earn new business and maintain existing customer relationships
Collaborates on a limited basis with internal teams (CSM, OM, IM, Ops, etc.) to ensure smooth project transition from pre-sales to post-sales
Develops understanding of and maintains relationships with key internal stakeholders
Open to guidance from leadership and more senior Sales Engineers