Sales Development Intern – Public Sector (Summer 2027)

100 Salesforce, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off programs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Mental health support

Paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

401(k)

Employee stock purchasing program

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a Summer 2027 Intern - Sales Development in the Public Sector to support a team of SDR/BDR for federal, state, and local verticals. This entry-level role provides training in core sales competencies and opportunities to transition into an SDR role based on performance.

The role requires four in-office days per week, strong communication, and a passion for technology. Ideal candidates are rising seniors graduating in Dec 2027 or May 2028 and pursuing a business- or

Qualifications

• Current junior/rising senior graduating December 2027 or May 2028, pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
• Strong academic background and performance.
• Preferred prior working experience (part-time or during school breaks).
• Strong communication, networking, and presenting skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision while delivering tangible results.
• Adaptable to change and excels in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to learn Salesforce products, sales processes, and tools.

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 in collaboration with consulting partners to ensure a seamless sales funnel progression.
• Sales Collaboration: Partner with SDRs and Sales Executives to drive interest, schedule discovery meetings, and assist with live platform demonstrations.
• 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 conversion data.

Skills

Communication

Networking

Presentation skills

Independent work

Adaptable to change

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Information Systems

Tools

Slack

Google Suite

Salesforce knowledge

Job description

Salesforce is seeking a Summer 2027 Intern - Sales Development in the Public Sector to support a team of SDR/BDR for federal, state, and local verticals. This entry-level role provides training in core sales competencies and opportunities to transition into an SDR role based on performance.

The role requires four in-office days per week, strong communication, and a passion for technology. Ideal candidates are rising seniors graduating in Dec 2027 or May 2028 and pursuing a business- or