Inside Technical Sales Intern - Summer 2027

BlackBerry Inc.; MacGregor Park (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Cary, North Carolina is offering an internship that provides hands-on experience in Inside Sales. You will support customer requests, prepare project quotations, and assist with market analysis while learning how ABB delivers solutions for clients.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, organization, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with quality. This onsite internship invites motivated students to grow professionally and contribute to real projects.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in the United States.
• Preference for engineering or business/marketing with a sales emphasis.
• Must have reliable transportation to the worksite.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assisting team with Inside Sales, customer requests, project quotations, project support, competitive analysis, market share analysis.
• Collaborating with various teams to support ABB’s operations, ensuring effective coordination and timely project completion within defined timelines.
• Leveraging insights about customer needs and ABB’s offerings to identify suitable solutions for clients, leading to project results that meet customer expectations.
• Participating in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and other collaborative efforts.
• Seeking feedback and guidance from manager and team members to improve performance and skills.

Skills

Critical thinking

Task prioritization

multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree program

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to: Sales Manager.

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through various projects. Each day, you will acquire knowledge by performing tasks as directed. You will also showcase your skills by supporting ABB’s operations and enhancing personal education/employment opportunities.

The work model for the role is onsite in Cary, North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Assisting team with Inside Sales, customer requests, project quotations, project support, competitive analysis, market share analysis
• Collaborating with various teams to support ABB’s operations, ensuring effective coordination and timely project completion within the defined timelines.
• Leveraging insights about customer needs and ABB’s offerings to identify suitable solutions for clients, leading to project results that meet customer expectations.
• Participating in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and other collaborative efforts.
• Seeking feedback and guidance from manager and team members to improve performance and skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master’s degree program in the United States. Major is open, but a preference is for those in engineering or business/marketing with a sales emphasis
• Intern must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to analyze complex situations and develop strategic solutions.
• Effectively organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Exhibit the capability to manage several tasks at once while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Collaborate with team members to convey ideas, share information, and provide updates on project progress.

Remuneration and Benefits

The hourly rate is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications, graduation year and experience. This position is expected to pay between $20 - $34 per hour.

Internships at ABB within the United States are not eligible for company-sponsored medical benefits, 401(k) contributions, or paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and ... for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Why ABB

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Why ABB Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

Company Culture

We care. At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger.

ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do. We grow our people by helping them succeed and develop, and empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.