Sales Intern

LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc. Company; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is seeking a Sales Intern to support the National Cross Markets New Business Team in Alpharetta, GA. You will build qualified opportunities through prospecting, outreach, and lead development, including cold-calling and email campaigns, while gaining hands-on exposure to consultative selling and sales operations.

The role involves creating industry-specific prospect lists, using LinkedIn Navigator for outreach, and attending client calls with the sales team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree with expected graduation May 2028.
• Prior experience in sales, prospecting or customer-facing activities is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop targeted prospect accounts via outbound calls and emails.
• Participate in consultative training to build selling skills and product knowledge.
• Qualify prospective customers by identifying business needs and decision-makers.
• Record activities and route leads in CRM to support SAO management processes.
• Convert marketing leads into sales opportunities through education and engagement.
• Schedule discovery meetings with Sales Executives and advance opportunities.
• Improve product knowledge for effective customer presentations.

Skills

Prospecting

CRM

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

About the Business

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation, and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at https://risk.lexisnexis.com/.

About our Team

The National Cross Markets New Business Team drives revenue growth by identifying, engaging, and winning new customers across multiple industries. Through a consultative approach, the team helps organizations address risk, fraud, compliance, identity, and data management challenges with LexisNexis Risk Solutions' innovative solutions.

About the Role

The Sales Intern will participate in comprehensive new-hire training and gain exposure to all aspects of LexisNexis Risk Solutions. In this role, you will help build qualified sales opportunities for Sales Executives through prospecting, outreach, research, and lead development, including outbound cold-calling and email campaigns. This role provides hands‑on exposure to consultative selling, customer engagement, and sales operations in a fast‑paced technology and data solutions environment. The intern will create industry‑specific prospect lists and use LinkedIn Navigator to conduct outreach through phone, email, and InMail to schedule meetings with prospective customers and support the sales team. The Sales Intern will also attend client calls with the sales team. This is an opportunity to develop foundational sales skills while contributing to meaningful business growth initiatives.

Program Dates

May 24 – July 30, 2027

Duration & Location

10 weeks. Location: On‑site in Alpharetta, GA. Candidates should be able to work on‑site for the duration of the internship.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance is not available for this internship.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled undergraduate students with an expected graduation date of May 2028.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop targeted prospect accounts through outbound phone outreach and email campaigns.
• Conduct consultative training exercises to develop fundamental selling skills, product knowledge, and more.
• Qualify prospective customers via phone and email by identifying business needs, challenges, and key decision‑makers.
• Utilize CRM to record activities, route leads, and coordinate SAO management processes.
• Help convert marketing leads into sales opportunities by educating and engaging prospective customers.
• Collaborate with Sales Executives to schedule discovery meetings and advance qualified opportunities through the sales process.
• Improve technical selling skills and product knowledge for effective presentations to potential customers.
• Deliver a professional and positive experience for prospects while developing product knowledge and consultative selling skills.

Requirements

• Be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in professional selling, marketing, business, or a related field of study with a graduation date of May 2028.
• Prior experience with sales, prospecting, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), business research, or customer‑facing activities is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated curiosity, interest in sales, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Ability to clearly communicate the business benefits and functionality of software solutions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to engage professionally with prospective customers.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze information, and identify potential business opportunities.
• Professionalism, reliability, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Salary

Salary $20/hour #earlycareer. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Accommodation and Accessibility

We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights.

Company Overview

At LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, our businesses span multiple industries providing customers with innovative technologies, information‑based analytics, decisioning tools and data management services that provide market‑specific solutions. Approximately 11,100 employees in offices throughout the world support our brands by serving customers in more than 190 countries and territories. LexisNexis® Risk Solutions is part of RELX, a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries. For more information, please visit www.risk.lexisnexis.com and www.relx.com.