Sales Intern (Summer and Year-Round)

 

Start Date:  We are hiring for year-round and summer interns. Part-time interns work 10-15 hours during the academic year and full-time during the summer.

Location:  Cary, NC Headquarters (Hybrid)

 

Note: We have multiple internship positions posted. Please consider applying for no more than 3 roles to ensure your application is being reviewed for the position(s) that best align with your career interests and goals.

 

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.    

  

We’re also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling internship coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here.   

   

What you’ll do 

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 Inside Sales and Business Development teams at SAS are the driving force behind our relentless pursuit of growth in sales revenue. We are a dedicated and dynamic group of professionals who share a common goal: to redefine the boundaries of what's possible by empowering our clients to achieve new heights of success with our services and solutions.

 

We accomplish this by generating sales pipeline growth through strategic prospecting, relationship building, and innovative client engagement. Innovation is in our DNA. We constantly explore new prospecting methods, sales strategies, and engagement techniques to stay ahead of the curve and provide cutting-edge solutions to our clients.

 

We believe that the best results are achieved when we work together. Collaboration is at the heart of our team culture. We share insights, support each other's growth, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment.

 

We're looking for forward-thinkers who are ready to make a significant impact and help shape the future of AI & analytics.

 

As an intern, you might: 

• Create compelling and tailored messaging, email marketing, and outreach strategies to capture the attention of new and existing clients
• Identify and target potential clients and partners through extensive market research, social media, and licensed tools
• Assist in the planning and coordination of networking events (in-person and virtual) to cultivate strong, lasting relationships with key decision-makers
• Assist in preparing materials and information for discovery meetings with clients. This includes research on client backgrounds and current software footprint at SAS.
• Work with the team to gather and analyze data on prospecting campaigns, engagement metrics, and sales performance
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to nurture and maintain client relationships. Help with client engagement, follow-ups, and maintaining client databases to promote lead generation.

  

Required qualifications

• You’re an undergraduate college student enrolled in an accredited program, not graduating prior to December 2025.
• Currently pursuing undergraduate degree studying Business, Finance, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
• Ability to build relationships and a willingness to make connections toward establishing a strong professional network.
• A team player and collaborative spirit who enjoys sharing knowledge and supporting market growth.
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Leadership abilities. Your past experiences demonstrate you’ll take initiative and go above and beyond the call of duty.
• You’re interested in the future of Analytics and embrace technology.
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

  

Preferred qualifications

• Candidates with interest or experience in business development, sales, marketing, public relations, or event planning will be strongly considered.

  

Timeline 

• Applications open: September 2024 
• Applications close: This application will close October 20, 2024 (ad