Sales Internship Program

ALKU; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

ALKU is offering a Sales Internship Program in Herndon, VA, crafted for early-career professionals to gain real sales experience from day one.

You’ll work real ALKU accounts, pair with a full-time mentor, and complete Circuit, our hands-on training, designed to fast-track you into a future ALKU role.

Paid internship only, 16–18 USD per hour with weekly bonuses; Fall/Spring 12 hours/week, Summer 40 hours/week. A strong work ethic and coachable attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Major doesn't matter; character matters and fits with company culture.
• Reward-driven and money-motivated.
• Competitive, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Quick learner who hits the ground running.
• A leader among peers and able to engage clients.

Responsibilities

• You'll work the phones, book meetings, chase leads, and hit metrics.
• Complete Circuit, our intern training program: hands‑on experience and real‑time feedback from day one.
• Learn both sides of sales.
• Drive business through lead generation, outreach, and sourcing.
• Build foundational skills and your professional network.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Fast learner

Entrepreneurial mindset

Money-motivated

Job description

• Our CEO, Andrew Bull, once sat exactly where you'd start, as an ALKU intern
• 60% of our current full-time sales employees started as an intern

Job Title: Sales Internship Program

Location: Herndon, VA

This is where careers begin.

• Our CEO, Andrew Bull, once sat exactly where you'd start, as an ALKU intern
• 60% of our current full-time sales employees started as an intern

The Internship

• Real ALKU accounts, real business, real impact from day one
• Paired with an experienced full-time sales mentor
• Built to fast-track early-career professionals into full-time ALKU team members
• Have Fun Working Hard® — see the culture @LifeatALKU or on our website page: About ALKU

The Details

• Pay: $16–$18/hour + weekly performance-based bonuses
• Hours:
• Fall/Spring Semester: minimum 12 hours/week, scheduled around your classes
• Summer: 40 hours/week
• Paid internship only; no academic or class credit

What You'll Do

• You'll work the phones, book meetings, chase leads, and hit metrics
• Complete Circuit, our intern training program: hands‑on experience and real‑time feedback from day one
• Learn both sides of sales
• Drive business through lead generation, outreach, and sourcing
• Build foundational skills and your professional network

About You

• Major doesn't matter, it's all about character traits
• Reward-driven and money-motivated
• Competitive, entrepreneurial mindset
• Quick learner who hits the ground running
• A leader among your peers
• Charismatic and enthusiastic with clients

Equal Opportunity Employer

ALKU is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and provided equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job-related qualifications, merit, and performance, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

ALKU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants throughout the hiring process, consistent with applicable law.

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.**