Sales Development Intern - Hands-On BD & AI Tools (Onsite)

Staples, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Staples offers a hands-on Sales Development internship in Lake Mary, Florida (onsite) from June 7, 2027 to August 20, 2027, an 11-week program for students actively enrolled at Rollins College and the University of Central Florida.

You will gain hands-on experience in sales operations, CRM usage (Salesforce), and AI-powered sales tools, with mentoring from experienced sales leaders and opportunities to work on strategic projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Sales or Business Administration.
• Rising junior, enrolled as a full-time student with at least 12 credits.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong Excel skills with Pivot Tables.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales Development team in identifying and engaging prospective/existing business customers.
• Conduct account research to uncover opportunities, key contacts, and business insights.
• Assist with lead generation, qualification, and pipeline development activities within Salesforce and other sales tools.
• Participate in call shadowing, coaching sessions, and sales training.
• Partner with Sales Operations, Marketing, and Sales teams on strategic initiatives.
• Support AI-powered sales tools and technology initiatives through testing and documentation.
• Present project findings and progress updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Collaborative

Customer Focused

Inclusive

Innovative

Self-Developer

Results-Oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sales or Business Administration

Pursuing degree (rising junior)

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Pivot Tables in Excel

Job description

Staples is business-to-business. You are what binds us together.

We’re searching for you: fresh talent with new ideas, innovation, passion, and drive to bring to Staples. Do you have a passion for people and enjoy working on a collaborative team? Are you process-oriented and highly organized? Well, look no further. We are looking for a smart, passionate, and driven intern to join our Staples team, and you might be the person we are looking for.

Target Start Date:June 7, 2027 – August 20, 2027 (11-week program)

Location: Lake Mary, Florida (Onsite)

Note: This internship position is eligible for students actively enrolled at Rollins College and the University of Central Florida only.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Collaborative – Builds strong partnerships and works effectively with teammates, leaders, and cross-functional partners to achieve shared goals.
• Customer Focused – Demonstrates curiosity about customer needs and is committed to delivering value through thoughtful communication and problem-solving.
• Inclusive– Contributes to a welcoming and supportive environment that values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Innovative – Brings new ideas, embraces technology, and seeks opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiency.
• Self-Developer – Eager to learn, actively seeks feedback, and continuously builds sales, business, and professional skills through experience and development opportunities.
• Results-Oriented – Takes initiative, stays organized, and remains focused on achieving goals in a fast-paced sales environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support the Sales Development team in identifying and engaging prospective/existing business customers.
• Conduct account research to uncover opportunities, key contacts, and business insights that support outreach efforts.
• Assist with lead generation, qualification, and pipeline development activities within Salesforce and other sales tools.
• Participate in call shadowing, coaching sessions, and sales training to build foundational sales and business development skills.
• Partner with Sales Operations, Marketing, and Sales teams on strategic initiatives and special projects.
• Support AI-powered sales tools and technology initiatives through testing, feedback, documentation, and training material development.
• Present project findings, recommendations, and progress updates to stakeholders throughout the internship.

What You'll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in Sales Development, Business Development, and Sales Operations.
• Exposure to CRM platforms such as Salesforce and modern AI-powered sales technologies.
• Professional coaching and mentorship from experienced sales leaders.
• Experience working on strategic projects that directly impact business growth.
• A pathway to explore future career opportunities within Sales, Business Development, Sales Operations, and Revenue Strategy.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Sales, Business Administration, or a related field
• Must be a rising junior, enrolled as a full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 college credits
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong Excel skills: ability to use a pivot table

What’s needed-Preferred Qualifications:

• Enjoy working in teams and being highly communicative
• Ability to multitask and be flexible with new initiatives
• Detailed and highly organized