Sales Analyst Intern, Summer 2027 - New York, US

Mastercard; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and coaching

Networking opportunities

Professional development experiences

Exposure to innovative technologies

Volunteer, community engagement, team‑

building activities

Career progression through internships

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Sales Analyst Intern for Summer 2027 in New York. You will support pipeline development, analyze customer data, and contribute to proposals and presentations.

You’ll collaborate with Sales, Account Management and Marketing teams to drive opportunities and customer outcomes in a fast-paced, learning-focused program. You will gain hands-on experience at the intersection of data, strategy, and client engagement while building skills in analytics, storytelling, and

Qualifications

• Ability to translate data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations that drive customer and business outcomes
• Demonstrated interest in sales, account management and client engagement
• Experience from a business-related course, academic project, internship, case competition, student organization, or leadership role preferred
• Curiosity for understanding customer needs and Mastercard products and payments industry
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across stakeholders
• Ability to work across regions and manage multiple stakeholders
• Organizational and project management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in using AI tools to enhance analysis and productivity
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Support pipeline development and growth opportunities through market research and customer analysis
• Prepare presentations, proposals, and meeting materials for customer strategy and engagement
• Support sales and business initiatives through project management and coordination
• Analyze data to identify trends and inform recommendations
• Collaborate across Sales, Business Development, Account Management, Marketing, Product and Services teams
• Attend customer meetings and sales calls as observer to learn customer engagement strategies

Skills

Insight translation

Sales interest

Client engagement

Storytelling

Relationship building

Collaborative work

Multitasking

AI tools interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Management or related field graduating December 2027 or Spring 2028

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title And Summary

Sales Analyst Intern, Summer 2027 - New York, US

Why join Mastercard’s internship program?

Mastercard's internship program offers more than hands-on work. It provides an opportunity to build skills, expand your network, and make a meaningful impact while working on projects that support business priorities. It provides an opportunity to build skills, expand your network, and make a meaningful impact while working on projects that support business priorities.

About The Team

As an Intern, you will be part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your work directly supports customer impact and business growth. You’ll gain exposure to how data, strategy, and client engagement come together to drive outcomes across Sales, Account Management, and Business Development.

What you’ll do

• Support pipeline development and growth opportunities through market research and customer analysis
• Contribute to customer strategy and engagement, including preparing presentations, proposals, and meeting materials
• Support sales and business initiatives through project management and coordination, helping track priorities, monitor progress against key objectives, prepare status updates, and facilitate collaboration across teams to drive execution and customer outcomes
• Leverage data and insights to identify trends, inform recommendations, and support business planning
• Collaborate across Sales, Business Development, Account Management, Marketing, Product, and Services teams to drive aligned outcomes
• Participate in customer meetings and sales calls as an observer, gaining exposure to customer engagement strategies, relationship management, and Mastercard's solutions to prepare for future customer-facing responsibilities

Projects Other Sales Analyst Interns Have Worked On

• Marie leveraged earnings reports and market research to assess a large retail customer's strategic priority, providing insights, enabling Account Management teams to tailor product solutions
• Johnny assessed the US FinTech and Digital Merchant ecosystem to identify high-potential customer and inform sales strategy
• Sam helped the Business Development team research international markets and helped build pipelines to support new business opportunities and renewals

How you’ll grow

You’ll gain hands‑on experience at the intersection of technology, the payment industry, analytics, customer engagement, and commercial strategy.

• Strengthen analytical, storytelling, and business acumen
• Gain exposure to customer‑facing work and relationship management
• Learn how to influence decisions through insights and data
• Explore career paths across sales, account management, and business development

What we’re looking for

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Management or a related field graduating December 2027 and Spring 2028
• Ability to translate data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations that drive customer and business outcomes
• Demonstrated interest in sales, account management and client engagement
• Prior experience through a business‑related course, academic project, internship, case competition, student organization, or club leadership role is preferred
• Demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for understanding customer needs, building professional networks, and learning about Mastercard’s products, services, and the payments industry
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence and build trust with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams, regions and manage multiple stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management skills in a fast‑paced environment
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to understand client needs, business models and Mastercard’s products and solutions
• Experience with or interest in using AI tools to enhance analysis, insights and productivity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)

This role is not eligible for Mastercard’s work authorization sponsorship. As such, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, now as well as in the future, without employer sponsorship. For example, students or recent graduates in the United States on an F1 visa (including those with CPT or OPT authorization) are not eligible for this role.

As an intern, you'll benefit from

• Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals and leaders
• Networking opportunities with fellow interns, employees, and senior leaders
• Professional development experiences focused on career growth and skill-building
• Exposure to innovative technologies and global business challenges
• Volunteer, community engagement, and team‑building activities
• Many of our interns continue building their careers with Mastercard through full‑time opportunities, early career programs, or future internships.

Salary: $34/hr

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on‑site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on‑site fitness facilities in some locations.