Sales Rep Intern

Sierra Ventures; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Sikka Software in San Jose is seeking a motivated Sales Rep Intern to join the Sikka.ai team. You will engage dental practice owners and office managers, perform high-volume outreach, and deliver compelling software demonstrations.

This in-person internship offers 40 hours per week, a full-time schedule, and pay up to $25 per hour plus benefits like 401(k) matching, a Flexible Spending Account, and cell phone reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Sales or dental background with outbound calling or dental office experience preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication with ability to build rapport over the phone.
• Comfortable using CRM tools and explaining software clearly.
• Self-motivated with track record of meeting activity targets and quotas.

Responsibilities

• Outbound lead generation via multi-channel outreach.
• Conduct product demonstrations highlighting features and ROI.
• Maintain CRM hygiene, tracking leads and deal stages.
• Confidently handle objections and position Sikka as the solution.
• Partner with Sales Executives to advance opportunities and accelerate the sales cycle.

Skills

Outbound calling

CRM proficiency

Communication skills

Tech-savvy

Goal orientation

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Sales Rep Intern

Sikka Software

2870 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95134

Up to $25 an hour - Full-time, Internship

Job details

Pay

• Up to $25 an hour

Job type

• Internship
• Full-time

Work setting

• In-person
• Office

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Cell phone reimbursement

Full job description

About the Role

Are you driven by sales success and eager to work with cutting-edge software? Sikka.ai is revolutionizing the dental industry with our Self-Driving Practice platform—an advanced, data-driven automation solution that optimizes practice workflows, boosts patient retention, and maximizes practice ROI.

We are seeking an ambitious, high-energy Business Development Representative (BDR) to expand our market presence. In this role, you will be the tip of the spear—engaging dental practice owners, office managers, and DSOs to demonstrate how automated intelligence and real-time KPI insights can transform their business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Outbound Lead Generation: Execute targeted multi-channel outreach strategy, with a strong focus on high-volume cold calling and personalized email sequencing.
• Product Demonstrations: Conduct high-impact software demos to highlight key features, platform ROI, and seamless Practice Management System (PMS) integrations.
• Pipeline & CRM Management: Maintain rigorous CRM hygiene, tracking all interactions, leads, and deal stages accurately.
• Objection Handling: Confidently navigate practice pain points—such as staff burnout, schedule gaps, and patient drop-off—positioning Sikka as the essential solution.
• Pipeline Growth: Partner closely with Sales Executives to transition qualified opportunities and accelerate the sales cycle.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Sales or Dental Background: Prior experience in outbound cold calling OR hands-on experience working in a dental office (e.g., Office Manager, Treatment Coordinator) is highly preferred.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly over the phone.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable navigating CRM tools, modern sales technology, and explaining software solutions in straightforward terms.
• Grit & Goal-Oriented: Self-motivated with a track record of meeting or exceeding activity targets and quota metrics.

Note: While prior dental or cold calling experience is preferred, it is not required. If you have strong business acumen, high energy, and a desire to learn, we encourage you to apply!

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Product: Sell a premier platform backed by industry-leading data integration across top Practice Management Systems.
• Growth Potential: Clear career advancement pathways into Account Executive and leadership roles.
• Competitive Compensation: Base salary plus an uncapped commission structure rewarding high performance.
• Comprehensive Training: Extensive onboarding covering dental industry dynamics, software workflows, and modern sales strategies.

Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible spending account

Application Question(s):

• Do you understand that this is a full-time role where we ask you to work 40 hours a week, 5 days in the office?

Ability to Commute:

• San Jose, CA 95134 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Jose, CA 95134: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person