Inside Sales Intern (Summer 2027)

Vertiv; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Sales Intern to gain hands-on experience in sales and business development in Columbus, Ohio. The role involves supporting the sales team, reviewing performance against targets, and assisting with market research, proposals, and meetings.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in business-related fields with strong communication, analytical, and teamwork skills. This on-site internship emphasizes growth within a dynamic, customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated work ethic and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment and produce high-quality work
• Collaboration and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Reviewing sales performance against sales targets.
• Observing and carrying out sales processes.
• Research and analyze market trends and competitor activity.
• Prepare sales presentations and proposals.
• Participate in sales meetings and training sessions

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing a degree in Business/Marketing/Sales

Job description

Position Summary -

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive individual to join our Sales team as a Sales Intern. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in various aspects of sales and business development within our organization. The ideal candidate is passionate about driving growth, detail-oriented, and possesses strong problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities -

• Reviewing sales performance against sales targets.
• Observing and carrying out sales processes.
• Research and analyze market trends and competitor activity.
• Prepare sales presentations and proposals.
• Participate in sales meetings and training sessions

Qualifications -

• Must be pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated work ethic and detail-orientation
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability and willingness to learn in a fast‑paced environment and produce high‑quality work
• Collaboration and teamwork

Physical & Environmental Demands -

• None

Travel Required -

• None

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES:

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer‑first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail]