Sales Intern, Summer 2027

DAIKIN COMFORT TECHNOLOGIES MFG INC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin offers a Sales Internship designed as a feeder into its Accelerated Management Program (AMP), leading to a leadership role in Outside Sales after graduation. Locations include Houston, Dallas, and several major U.S. cities, with travel for project support.

The program emphasizes leadership exposure, project work, and networking across teams, preparing top performers for a full-time role after the internship completion.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited four-year college or university.

Responsibilities

• Work on an individual project with your direct team
• Interact with leadership in the company, including VPs
• Network across functions and teams
• Participate in social and team building activities
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Provide report outs to leadership on project milestones and challenges
• Utilize reliable transportation to consistently commute to and from their assigned work location
• Travel for business purposes approximately two weeks to support project and operational objectives

Skills

Project planning

Complex problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Judgement & integrity

Stakeholder communication

MS Office

Motivation and drive

Education

Enrolled in bachelor's degree

US citizen or permanent resident

Job description

The Sales Internship is designed as a feeder program into Daikin's Accelerated Management Program (AMP), offering top-performing interns a pathway to a full-time employment through a leadership development experience focused on Outside Sales after graduation.

This position may be located in the following cities: Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Kansas City, KS; Tacoma, WA; Portland, OR; Jacksonville, FL; Orlando, FL; Columbus, OH; Louisville, KY; Baltimore, MD

Position Responsibilities

During the internship, college students will:

• Work on an individual project with your direct team
• Interact with leadership in the company, including VPs
• Network across functions and teams
• Participate in social and team building activities
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Provide report outs to leadership on project milestones and challenges
• Utilize reliable transportation to consistently commute to and from their assigned work location
• Travel for business purposes approximately two weeks to support project and operational objectives

Nature and Scope

• Works within well-defined instructions
• Uses established procedures and works under supervision to perform assigned tasks
• Work is supervised but requires creative thinking and self-starting behaviors

Knowledge and Skills

• Project Planning Skills
• Ability to analyze complex problems and provide solutions
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and adjust to a fast-paced environment
• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics, and integrity on the job
• Effective verbal and written communication skills including skills to build relationships with stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Highly motivated to achieve desired goals and objectives

Experience

No previous experience is required

Education

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Must be currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited in a four-year college or university

Physical work requirements

Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or
grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical
or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital
status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The
Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

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