Sales Intern

Ericsson; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson is seeking a Sales Intern to join our Sales team in Plano, TX for a 12-week program starting May 25, 2027. You will gain hands-on exposure to customer engagement, account planning, sales operations, and business development in a fast-paced tech environment.

You will support the team in preparing materials, analyzing market data, and strengthening relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, while developing skills in PowerPoint, Excel, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance or Engineering.
• Strong communication and desire to engage with customers.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales team with customer engagement, account planning, sales operations, financial forecasting, and business development activities.
• Gain awareness of Ericsson products and services solutions offerings to Tier1 customers.
• Help prepare customer-facing materials, presentations, meeting notes, and follow-up actions.
• Assist Sales Directors with all open Sales deals and progress through the Sales Cycle to a WIN.
• Analyze account, market, and sales data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across sales, operations, finance, business development, sales support, and delivery teams.

Skills

Communication

Analytical mindset

PowerPoint

Excel

AI tools knowledge

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business/Finance/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position.

Sales Intern

Location: Plano, TX

Start date: May 25, 2027

Duration: 12 Weeks

About the Opportunity

Ericsson is seeking a Sales Intern to join our Sales team. This role offers hand-on exposure to customer engagement, account planning, sales operations, financial forecasting, and business development in a fast-paced technology environment. The intern will support the team in identifying opportunities, preparing customer-facing materials, analyzing market and account data, and helping strengthen relationships with key customers and internal stakeholders. This is an internship position.

What You Will Do

• Support the Sales team with customer engagement, account planning, sales operations, financial forecasting, and business development activities.
• Gain awareness of Ericsson products and services solutions offerings to Tier1 customers.
• Help prepare customer-facing materials, presentations, meeting notes, and follow-up actions.
• Assist Sales Directors with all open Sales deals: the work involves using the Ericsson Sales processes and tools to progress the deal through the Sales Cycle culminating in a WIN.
• Analyze account, market, and sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for growth.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across sales, operations, finance, business development, sales support, and delivery teams to support customer priorities and improve sales processes.

What You Will Bring

• Working towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in Business, Finance or Engineering
• Strong communication skills with an interest in customer engagement and relationship building.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to review data, identify insights, and summarize key takeaways.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and contribute to team goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and contribute to team goals
• Working knowledge of AI tools and how they can be applied to improve research, data analysis, customer insights, and sales productivity.

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.

If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [e-mail].

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.

Primary country and city

United States (US) || Plano (Country/ City)

Job details

Account Manager

Compensation And Benefits At Ericsson

At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.

Your Pay

The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.