Nonprofit Sales Development Intern – Summer 2027

Tech Sales Jobs; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a Summer 2027 Intern in Sales Development for our Nonprofit segment in Chicago. This entry-level role supports the Sales/BDR team and involves qualifying inbound leads, prospecting, and partner collaboration to drive pipeline.

The ideal candidate is a junior or rising senior pursuing a business/IS degree with strong communication skills and a passion for technology sales. The internship requires four days in the office per week and offers a structured learning path within a

Qualifications

• Current junior / rising senior graduating May 2028, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Strong academic background and performance.
• Preferred prior working experience (part-time or breaks).
• Strong communication, networking and presenting skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Adaptable to fast-paced environments.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker with a bias toward action.
• Team player with willingness to go above and beyond.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools: Slack, Google Suite, Salesforce preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inbound Qualification: Vet inbound leads from marketing campaigns, events and website traffic using the Customer 360 platform.
• Outbound Prospecting: Generate pipeline across multiple segments through cold calling, email outreach, and social media engagement.
• Partner Lead Management: Nurture and qualify Partner Leads (PLs) with consulting partners to ensure a seamless sales funnel progression.
• Sales Collaboration: Partner with SDRs and Sales Executives to drive interest and schedule discovery meetings.
• Account Research: Identify key contacts within target accounts and develop personalized outreach strategies.
• CRM Hygiene: Track all prospecting activities within Salesforce to ensure timely follow-ups and accurate lead data.

Skills

Communication

Networking

Presenting

Independent work

Team player

Adaptability

Sales basics

Education

Bachelor's candidate (May 2028)

Tools

Slack

Google Workspace

Salesforce

Job description

Salesforce is seeking a Summer 2027 Intern in Sales Development for our Nonprofit segment in Chicago. This entry-level role supports the Sales/BDR team and involves qualifying inbound leads, prospecting, and partner collaboration to drive pipeline.

The ideal candidate is a junior or rising senior pursuing a business/IS degree with strong communication skills and a passion for technology sales. The internship requires four days in the office per week and offers a structured learning path within a