Sales Development Representative Intern

UNAVAILABLE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems invites students to participate in a 10-week paid internship program located in the Chicago area, running June–August 2027. Interns will receive mentorship, complete day-to-day assignments, and work on group projects with exposure to clients and sales leadership.

Interns shadow recruiters, account managers and leaders to gain insight into a career in sales, culminating in a final presentation and potential full-time opportunities the following year.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Sales undergraduate program as a rising senior (December 2026 & May 2027 grads).
• Strong desire for a career in outside sales (sales majors or minors preferred).
• Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced work environment.
• Professional demeanor and presence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and good follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

• 10-week paid program, June-August 2027.
• Mentors to guide students through the experience and provide resources to complete day-to-day assignments and group projects.
• Responsibilities include assisting the office with a sales territory review, business development and exposure to clients.
• Interns will shadow and interact with recruiters, account managers, and leadership to gain a better understanding of a career in sales and the industry.
• Each intern will be assigned a final presentation project.
• Interns who successfully complete the program will be considered for full-time employment the following year.

Skills

Sales interest

Multi-tasking

Professional demeanor

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Self-management

Education

Sales undergraduate program

Job description

Overview

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re TEKsystems. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. We bring real-world expertise to solve complex technology, business and talent challenges—across the globe. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and driving positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

TEKSYSTEMS INTERNSHIPSAccelerate your futureLooking for a fun, diverse, team-oriented environment? You’ve arrived. Explore how far you can gobefore you even graduate with our internship program. Forget fetching coffee and making copies. Exploreyour passions in a variety of areas while building skills in leadership, sales, marketing, businessoperations, communications and more.

Let’s build tomorrow, togetherAt TEKsystems, you’ll contribute to our broader mission,collaborate with experienced professionals and connect with leaders who can help you drive your career forward—all while building real-world skills you can take with you. You’re in the position to make your mark professionallyand personally—so what are you waiting for?

Responsibilities

Internship overview

• 10-week paid program, June-August 2027
• Mentors to guide students through the experience and provide the necessary resources to complete day-to-day assignments and group projects.
• Responsibilities include assisting the office with a sales territory review, business development and exposure to clients.
• Interns will have the opportunity to shadow and interact with recruiters, account managers, and leadership to gain a better understanding of a career in sales and the industry.
• Each intern will be assigned a final presentation project.
• Interns who successfully complete the program will be considered for full-time employment the following year.

Qualifications

We’re looking for students:

• Enrolled in a Sales undergraduate program as a rising senior (December 2026 & May 2027 grads)
• Strong desire for a career in outside sales (sales majors or minors preferred)
• Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced work environment
• Professional demeanor and presence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work with limited supervision and good follow-through skills

Qualifications

Testimonial

"My internship at TEKsystems gave me the opportunity to test my skills in a competitive work environment. I was able to grow as an individual while building my professional network. I discovered all the different career paths TEK has to offer and have since accepted a fulltime role as Government Services Recruiter."\

Logan B. (University of Missouri),Technical Recruiting Intern, St. Louis, MO