Sales Specialist Intern

Itron, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internships, co-op and Apprentish

Generous paid time off

iGrow program

iBelong program

Job summary

Itron, Inc. in Austin, TX is offering a Sales Internship – Technology & Utilities Focus designed to develop future leaders through cross-functional collaboration, hands-on learning, and exposure to utility technology.

You will rotate across Sales Specialists, Solution Architecture, and Leadership Immersion, work on a capstone project, participate in meetings and training, and learn how Itron delivers customer-centric value while advancing energy and water solutions.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, or related experience.
• Strong interest in sales, technology, and the utilities or energy sector.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• A self-starter with a growth mindset and a passion for learning.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured rotational program across three core teams: Sales Specialists, Solution Architecture/Pre‑Sales, and Leadership Immersion.
• Contribute to a capstone project that integrates your learnings from each rotation. You’ll present your findings and recommendations to Itron leadership at the end of the program.
• Engage in team meetings, customer calls, and internal training sessions to deepen your understanding of Itron’s business, solutions, and customer relationships. Receive ongoing mentorship and feedback from leaders across departments to support your personal and professional growth.
• Demonstrate Itron’s core values—customer centricity, authenticity, accountability, agility, collaboration, and innovation in every aspect of your work.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Growth mindset

Hybrid environment adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Technology

Job description

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

About the Role

At Itron, we are shaping a more resourceful world by delivering innovative technology solutions that help utilities and cities better manage energy and water. Our Sales Internship – Technology & Utilities Focus is an immersive program designed to develop future leaders through real‑world experience, cross‑functional collaboration, and exposure to the evolving landscape of utility technology.

This rotational internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside seasoned professionals across Sales, Solution Architecture, and Executive Leadership. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in how Itron delivers value to customers through data‑driven, customer‑centric solutions that support a more sustainable future.

In this role you’ll learn how we identify customer challenges and craft compelling, customer‑first value propositions that drive impact, collaborate with technical experts to understand how Itron’s solutions are designed, configured, and positioned to meet complex utility needs, and gain strategic insight by observing executive‑ level decision‑making, customer engagement, and leadership in action.

Duties & Responsibilities

Participate in a structured rotational program across three core teams: Sales Specialists, Solution Architecture/Pre‑Sales, and Leadership Immersion.

Contribute to a capstone project that integrates your learnings from each rotation. You’ll present your findings and recommendations to Itron leadership at the end of the program.

Engage in team meetings, customer calls, and internal training sessions to deepen your understanding of Itron’s business, solutions, and customer relationships. Receive ongoing mentorship and feedback from leaders across departments to support your personal and professional growth.

Demonstrate Itron’s core values—customer centricity, authenticity, accountability, agility, collaboration, and innovation in every aspect of your work.

Required Skills & Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, or related experience.
• Strong interest in sales, technology, and the utilities or energy sector.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• A self‑starter with a growth mindset and a passion for learning.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous internship or project experience in sales, customer engagement, or technical solutioning.
• Familiarity with smart grid, IoT, or energy management technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership in academic, extracurricular, or community settings.

Travel

Travel: 0 – 10%

Physical Demands

This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

This position will be a hybrid role and tied to our Austin, TX location.

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees.

If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don’t perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate’s starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non‑discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email [e-mail].

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live.

Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com

Our broad solution portfolio allows our customers to better manage energy and water for a sustainable future. Our innovative, next‑generation utility and smart‑city solutions help build resilient communities around the world. You can build your career here and do work that truly matters.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity,Aff…

Benefits

• Paid internships, co‑op and apprenticeships
• Generous and flexible paid time off* *Variable by location or position
• iGrow program
• iBelong program