Sales Executive Intern

Vervint
Vervint

Sales & Business Development · Intern

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Posted on Sep 30, 2026
Position: Sales Executive Intern
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Job Id: 1310
# of Openings: 1
Sales Executive Intern | Hybrid | Summer 2027
As a Sales Executive Intern, you will work closely with experienced sales executives to learn how technology services are sold, from identifying prospects and understanding customer needs to developing opportunities and supporting the sales process.
You’ll gain exposure to sales strategy, prospecting, account research, pipeline management, customer meetings, and collaboration with technical and delivery teams. This role is designed to give you a practical understanding of the full sales cycle while building foundational skills in technology sales.
What You'll Accomplish
  • Support sales executives with prospect and account research.
  • Identify potential prospects and research companies, industries, and business needs.
  • Assist with outbound prospecting and outreach activities.
  • Help maintain and organize sales pipeline and opportunity information within CRM systems.
  • Prepare account summaries, meeting briefs, presentations, and other sales materials.
  • Participate in customer and prospect meetings to learn about discovery, relationship building, and solution positioning.
  • Assist with tracking follow-ups, action items, and next steps throughout the sales process.
  • Partner with marketing, solution architects, delivery teams, and other internal groups to support sales opportunities.
  • Research technology trends and customer challenges to help identify potential business opportunities.
  • Assist with proposals, presentations, and other materials used throughout the sales cycle.
  • Support sales executives with account planning and territory activities.
  • Learn how technology solutions and services are positioned based on customer needs.
  • Take ownership of assigned projects and provide regular updates to the sales team.
What You'll Bring
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Communications, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Interest in technology, sales, business development, or consulting.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Curiosity and an interest in understanding how businesses use technology to solve problems.
  • Strong research, organization, and attention to detail.
  • Comfortable communicating with different audiences and building relationships.
  • Ability to take initiative, ask questions, and learn from experienced professionals.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on assignments.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365 is a plus.
  • Previous sales, customer service, business, leadership, or campus organization experience is a plus, but not required.

You Belong. At Vervint, we embrace all facets of identity that make you - you. From race, gender identity, and veteran status to disabilities and more, your lived experiences enrich everyone around you. We know when we create an environment of safety and respect for individuals and their identities, we all do our best work. That is why we celebrate our diversity, foster equity, and champion inclusion within our company, the work we do, and our communities. As we work together, we commit to continuous growth, learning from our mistakes, and expanding on our caring culture to bring our values to life.

Vervint is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status regarding public assistance or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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