Summer 2026 Intern - Sales Development, Public Sector

Salesforce

Mclean, VA, US
4 days onsite
Vetting inbound leads
Outbound prospecting via cold calling
Nurturing and qualifying partner leads
Salesforce is seeking a Summer 2026 Intern for their Sales Development team in McLean, VA, aimed at students interested in software sales. The role provides hands-on experience in a collaborative environment, focusing on inbound and outbound sales activities while being mentored by experienced professionals

Job Summary

  • Our interns and new graduates work on real projects that affect how our business runs, giving them the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of our company.
  • This role serves as the entry-level role into a client-facing sales career at Salesforce and is designed to be your first look into how we sell Salesforce products.
  • Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Salesforce is seeking a Summer 2026 Intern for their Sales Development team in McLean, VA, aimed at students interested in software sales. The role provides hands-on experience in a collaborative environment, focusing on inbound and outbound sales activities while being mentored by experienced professionals.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Vetting inbound leads
  • Outbound prospecting via cold calling
  • Nurturing and qualifying partner leads
  • Sales collaboration with SDRs
  • Account research and personalized outreach
  • Tracking activities in Salesforce CRM

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for technology innovation
  • Thrive in diverse environments
  • High expectations on self
  • Adaptable to change
  • Enjoys learning in fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to go above and beyond

Key Requirements

  • Current Junior/rising Senior graduating Dec 2026
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business/Information Systems
  • Strong academic background
  • Prior working experience preferred
  • Strong communication, networking, presenting skills
  • Able to work independently
  • Superior attention to detail
  • Strategic thinker
  • Team player
  • Collaboration tools knowledge
  • Long-term interest in Software Sales

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